Why it matters
The producer
Henri Martin registered the name Château Gloria in 1942, referencing the extraordinary choir of diverse vineyard voices he envisioned assembling. Jean-Louis Triaud, Martin's son-in-law, manages the estate today. Château Gloria is a Bordeaux château built around a named red wine and a separately named second wine.
Place and vineyards
Where the wines begin
Château Gloria belongs to Bordeaux. Its listed bottles carry the Haut-Médoc and Médoc appellation names. The 2022 bottle is listed as Haut-Médoc, while the 2020 bottle is listed as Médoc.
Wines to know
The range in view
Château Gloria is the named estate wine. Its grape composition is 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc and 5% Petit Verdot. Esprit de Gloria is the current second wine, while Château Peymartin appears as a historical designation. The range separates the principal château bottling from a separately named second wine.