(93-95 points) Sporting a vivid purple hue, the 2025 Château Gloria offers up cassis, assorted red and blue fruits, liquid violets, and classy oak. Based on 56% Cabernet Sauvignon, 34% Merlot, 6% Petit Verdot, and 4% Cabernet Franc that's being raised in 50% new barrels, it's pure and incredibly polished on the palate, with medium to full-bodied richness, a silky, elegant mouthfeel, and a great finish. It checks in at 13.2% alcohol. As I've written in the past, the quality at this estate continues to soar, and this will hold its own in a blind tasting with some of the top wines with ease. This château needs to be on everyone's radar.

(93-95 points) The 2025 Gloria was picked between September 10 and 19 and matured in 50% new oak. It has a lovely bouquet with well-defined blackberry, violet and crushed stone scents, the oak seamlessly integrated. The palate is medium-bodied with fine, grainy tannins, good concentration and a tensile, minerally finish. Bon vin. - Neal Martin

(92-94 points) Medium-bodied, soft, fresh, and silky in texture, the fruits are ripe, sweet, vibrant, and already easy on your palate, so while you can enjoy this pleasure on release, there is so much going on here, you can enjoy it for 2 decades of evolution with ease. Drink from 2029-2045. Read more at:https://www.thewinecellarinsider.com/wine-tasting-note/?vintage=2025&wine=Chateau%20Gloria

(91-94 points) Very fresh, fruity and well balanced wine with a long smooth taste. The tannins are round and subtle and the wine ends in an intense fruity liquorice infested aftertaste. One of the finest Glorias I have tasted.

Bramble fruit aromas on the nose. Supple and so controlled with a gorgeous weight on the palate – ripe, filling tannins with a cool vein of freshness that just carries the frame. Not overly acidic or too bright, more controlled and calm with a complexity of flavours and textures. Chewy blackcurrant, liquorice and stones. It’s a touch short and compact on the finish but this will elongate over ageing. Lots to like here. Balanced with an elegant touch. 4% Cabernet Franc completes the blend.

(91-93 points) Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2025 Gloria opens with notes of stewed cherries and plums, followed by fragrant scents of dried lavender, forest floor, and spice box. The medium-bodied palate is lightly chewy and refreshing with savory-laced black and red berry flavors and a spicy kick to the finish. The blend is 56% Cabernet Sauvignon, 34% Merlot, 6% Petit Verdot, and 4% Cabernet Franc. The alcohol is 13%.