Gloria Vintage:2008 aged in two-thirds foudre and

aged in two-thirds foudre and one-third demi-muids and drawn exclusively from sandy sites

An expressive nose of high-toned red currant aromas display hints of spice and a nuance of crushed leaf

this already feels opulent and luxurious

fig and clove-scented bouquet with more freshness than the whole of Pomerol combined

This is also quite floral with excellent ripeness but also fine freshness to the plum

Gloria Vintage:2008 aged in two-thirds foudre andThe 2010 Gloria has a very attractive and quite intense bouquet with a surfeit of blackberry and wild strawberry scents, cedar and light seaweed coming through with aeration. The palate is very well balanced with supple but firm tannins framing the pure blackberry and bilberry fruit, laced with black pepper and clove. Very complex, very focused and very precise on the finish, this is an outstanding 2010 Saint Julien. Tasted blind at Farr Vintners 10