Overview

Chateau du Glana dates back to 1870, when the Saint Julien estate was created. Prior to 1870, some of the vineyard was once a part of the neighboring Chateau Saint-Pierre. However, the modern era for the estate is more recent. Today, Chateau du Glana remains one of last remaining, non classified growths in the appellation.

This began in 1961, when Chateau du Glana was purchased by Gabriel Meffre. At the time of the purchase, Chateau du Glana was in an advanced state of dilapidation. Only three hectares of vines remained planted. Everything needed a complete renovation, from the vineyards to the chateau, the cellars and all the wine making facilities. The renovations were completed in 1968. Chateau du Glana is not the only vineyard controlled by the owners, the Meffre family also own Chateau Lalande in St. Julien as well as Chateau Bellegrave in Pauillac.

At the beginning of the 21st century, the Meffre family made a new commitment to improve the quality and image of their Bordeaux wine. Prior to 1999, the top wine was sold under the name of Chateau du Glana Vieilles Vignes. That was shortened to just Chateau du Glana in 2000. In 2003, Chateau du Glana once again began a complete renovation, bringing the estate up to meet the modern standards required for quality wine making and vineyard management. The renovation they completed in 2003, included replanting most of the vines as well as a complete modernisation of the vat rooms, grape reception area and barrel cellars. Chateau du Glana once again modernized their cellars and wine making facilities in 2015.

The 59 hectare vineyard of Chateau du Glana is planted to 65% Cabernet Sauvignon and 35% Merlot. The large vineyard is well-placed inland, not far from Chateau Talbot and Chateau Lagrange. Most of the vineyard is in one large single block of vines, with the exception of one parcel of vines, which is located close to the chateau. On average, the vines are 25 years of age. The terroir is gravel based, typically Medoc. The vineyard is planted to a vine density of 7,000 vines per hectare. Picking is conducted using a combination of machine harvesting and manual picking. To produce the wine of Chateau du Glana, the wine is vinified in large, traditional cement vats. Malolactic fermentation takes place in tank.

The wines are aged in 40% new, French oak barrels for 12 months. The production is on average close to 24,000 cases of wine per vintage. There is a second wine named Pavillon du Glana.