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2016 Chateau Saint-Pierre (750ml)

Cabernet Sauvignon from Saint-Julien, Bordeaux, France

B-21 Top Recommendation
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“An outstanding St. Julien that should age well over the next 20–30 years...This is a marvelous Saint-Pierre that is going to give a lot of pleasure.”
–Neal Martin, Vinous

Remaining under the radar as one of the top Left Bank values for savvy collectors, the outstanding 95 pt. Chateau Saint-Pierre offers fresh, rich dark fruit hinting of graphite with plush tannins and “one heck of a great finish” according to critic Jeb Dunnuck “...with an almost Pauillac-like stature and structure,” a lush St. Julien blend poised to age for decades delivered ex-Chateau at an incredible value price.

Producing its outstanding Cabernet Sauvignon-dominated Bordeaux Blend from a small 17-hectare vineyard not far from Beychevelle and Ducru-Beaucaillou, the centuries’ old Chateau Saint-Pierre was revitalized in the 1980’s by the energetic Henri Martin, known as a driving force behind innovations at Chateau Latour and as the founder of Chateau Gloria. Planted mostly to Cabernet Sauvignon with smaller parcels of Merlot and Cab Franc on the gravelly Beychevelle plateau, the vines at Saint Pierre average 50 years of age, tended by a team of 45 vineyard workers under the direction of Remy Di Constanzio, former technical director of Cos D’Estournel. Now owned by Henri’s daughter Françoise and her husband Jean-Louis Triaud, the powerful 2018 Chateau Saint Pierre was aged in 50% new French oak barrels for 14 months, yielding a blend of exceptional freshness and depth with velvety, integrated tannins that guarantee its evolution over the next few decades.

From an outstanding Left Bank vintage declared “exceptional” by James Suckling, the 95 pt. 2018 Chateau Saint-Pierre boasts equal doses of of power and finesse, an “impressive wine that demands your attention” according to Inside Bordeaux’s Jane Anson, delivered in pristine provenance in original wooden cases of six at an astounding value price.

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The most effortlessly brilliant vintage in St Julien, and Saint Pierre is right up there with the best of examples you can find. Smoky and sculpted, still chewy tannins, firm but confident, liqourice and campfire smoke that displays welcome and generosity - makes you want to pull up a chair next to the embers and grab a friend to share it with. The fruits are brambled hedegrow and crumbled blackberry, with touches of bioche and cream, along with bitter chocolate that adds definition. Mineral tingle to the acidities, and another wash of smoke as it opens. 50% new oak, harvest September 29 to October 17.

97 points, Jane Anson (Feb 2022)

Coming from 50-year-old vines and a blend of 73% Cabernet Sauvignon, 21% Merlot, and the rest Cabernet Franc, the 2016 Château Saint-Pierre (Saint-Julien) is in the same ballpark as the 2015 yet shows a slightly more elegant, classic feel, which is very much in the style of the vintage. Beautiful notes of crème de cassis, black raspberries, crushed rocks, tobacco, and lead pencil shavings as well as some smoky notes with time in the glass all flow to a deep, full-bodied, concentrated Saint-Julien that has fine tannin, flawless balance and integration, no hard edges, and a great finish. This brilliant wine from winemaker Jean-Louis Triaud will benefit from 4-5 years of bottle age and keep for 25-30 years.

96+ points, Jeb Dunnuck (Feb 2019)

This is fantastic, offering lots of fresh tobacco and blackcurrants and undertones of hazelnuts and chocolate. Full-bodied with firm and chewy tannins, yet ever so polished and refined. One of the most structured St. Pierre’s in years. A blend of 73 per cent cabernet sauvignon, 21 per cent merlot and six per cent cabernet franc. Try from 2024.

96 points, James Suckling (Feb 2019)

The 2016 Saint-Pierre has an intriguing bouquet of baked black cherries, dark chocolate, espresso and gamy notes, the oak regime more prominent compared to its peers within this Saint-Julien flight. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, and the oak is more assimilated here than on the nose. Nicely detailed and very poised, although there is a touch of dryness right on the finish. I suspect there will be improvement with bottle age. Tasted blind at the Southwold tasting.

95 points, Neal Martin, Vinous (Aug 2020)

Alcohol By Volume: 13.50%

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$69.88

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This item is available in original wood case. Would you like to include the wood case in your order? There is an additional $12.00 shipping fee for wood cases.

Available in Original Wood Case of 12

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