Château Saint-Pierre 2016

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• Domaine: Château Saint-Pierre
• Appellation: Saint-Julien
• Classification: Fourth Growth, 4ème Grand Cru Classé
• Origin: Left Bank, Bordeaux France

Château Saint-Pierre is a renowned winery located in the Saint-Julien appellation of the Bordeaux region in France. The estate has a long history dating back to 1693 when the vineyard was first planted. It was classified as a fourth growth in the famous 1855 Bordeaux Classification.

During its early days, it went by the name of Serançon and was owned by the De Cheverry family.  Eventually the estate was purchased by Baron Saint Pierre in 1767 and the property’s name was changed to Château Saint-Pierre.  When the Baron passed away, he divided the property into two separate vineyards for two daughters. One vineyard was named Château Saint Pierre Bontemps and the other was named Château Saint Pierre Sevaistre.  The estate was classified as one property, however, earning the title of Fourth Growth during the 1855 Classification.   Not much later, the two properties were subjected to a series of bad vineyard management decisions and they fell into disrepair before being acquired by a Dutch company – the Van den Bussche Company.  The properties were reunited once more and wines from the estate were warmly received by the Belgian market.

In 1982 Henri Martin purchased the estate, and the estate is still in the hands of the Martin family today through inheritance and marriage.  At present, Jean-Louis Triaud runs operations over at Château Saint-Pierre.  He also oversees Château Gloria and some other family properties.  He is also the owner of the Girondins de Bordeaux – a professional football team in Bordeaux.  

The vineyards of Château Saint-Pierre cover 17 hectares and are planted with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc grape varieties. The vineyards are situated on well-drained gravelly soils, which are ideal for producing high-quality wines. The grapes are handpicked and carefully selected before fermentation.

In terms of operations, Château Saint-Pierre was one of the first estates in the Médoc to embrace the usage of satellite imagery to help them identify which parcels to pick.  This 17-hectare vineyard is the smallest classified estate in the Saint Julien appellation.  One can find plantings of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc planted throughout.  The vineyard is divided into four main blocks with parcels spread all over the appellation, and the bulk of vines are not too far from Château Ducru Beaucaillou and Château Beycheville.  The grapes are harvested by hand and transported to Château Gloria for vinification.  The majority of the wines are rich, concentrated, and full-bodied.  Sometimes they are extremely muscular in particular vintages, with a brawny and decadent power that seduces fans of intense and robust reds.  The wines produced at Château Saint-Pierre are known for their elegance, complexity, and aging potential. They are typically full-bodied with rich, dark fruit flavors and a firm structure. The wine is aged in French oak barrels for up to 18 months before being bottled.

Tasting Notes

"The 2016 Saint-Pierre (Saint-Julien) is a powerful, brooding Saint-Julien. Smoke, game, licorice, menthol and grilled herbs add to a feeling of gravitas and pure power. Huge on the palate, with tremendous depth and exceptional balance, Saint-Pierre is once again one of the Sleeper wines of the Left Bank. Don't miss it. Tasted two times." - Antonio Galloni, vinous.com, (January, 2019), Ratings: 94, Drink: 2024-2046

"The 2016 Château Saint-Pierre is a blend of 73% Cabernet Sauvignon, 21% Merlot and 6% Cabernet Franc picked between 29 September and 3 October for the Merlot and 5-17 October for the Cabernet Sauvignon. The wine is matured is 50% new oak. The Cabernet comes through strongly on the nose as you would expect: quite intense black fruit, graphite and just a touch of dried herbs. There is lovely definition and focus on display. The palate is well balanced with grainy tannin, a crisp line of acidity, classic in style in keeping with the style of the vintage with very fine mineralité and tension towards the sprightly finish. It is one of the most Pauillac-like Château Saint-Pierres that I have tasted, a very well crafted, almost understated but sophisticated wine that will age for 20 to 30 years. This is a fantastic Saint Julien that may well rest at the top of my banded score." - Neal Martin, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (4/28/2017, Issue 230), Ratings: 94-96

 "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." - Jeb Dunnuck, Jebdunnuck.com, Ratings: 96+, Drink: 2023-2053

 

More Information
Stock Status In Stock
Appellation Saint-Julien
Vintage 2016
Brand Chateau Saint-Pierre
Shipping Weight 3.000000

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