2019 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 2019 Saint-Pierre is deep garnet-purple in color. It prances out with showy notes of blueberry pie, blackberry preserves, and blackcurrant cordial, plus suggestions of vanilla pod, chocolate box, and cinnamon toast, with a touch of violets. Medium to full-bodied, the palate delivers amazing freshness and vivacity, with layers of energetic black and blue fruits and a very finely grained texture, finishing long and perfumed.

97 points, Lisa Perrotti-Brown, Wine Independent (Feb 2023)

Very pretty and typical for the appellation with aromas of blackcurrants, violets and sandalwood that follow through to a full body with layers of polished tannins and a long, flavorful finish. Lasts a long time on the palate. Classic structure. Drink after 2027.

96 points, James Suckling (Dec 2022)

Violet-edged, with sculpted fruit and an enticing mix of precision and generosity, with classic St Julien balance. Great depth of fruit, crushed rocks, smoked earth, tobacco. Takes time to show itself, but there is sweet blackberry fruit here, and a purity of expression that has clear long-term potential. At this point they were working 15% organic, before switching to 100% the following year. 49% new oak. Harvest September 23 to October 4, Eric Boissenot consultant.

96 points, Jane Anson (Feb 2023)

Alcohol By Volume: 14.0%

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$56.88

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This item is a pre-order estimated to arrive 5/16/2024. 60+ bottles available.

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 6

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