ChateauSaintPierre2016,StJulien

4eme Cru Classe St. Julien

The final blend of 78% Cabernet Sauvignon and 22% Merlot has resulted in a wine of great power, stature, gravitas and density. The wine has a black purple color and a brilliant nose of scorched earth, creme de cassis, espresso roast, blackberries, truffles and licorice. Full-bodied, extremely powerful, yet with abundant sweet tannin, this stunning effort should prove sensational if given 7-10 years of cellaring. It should also last for 30-40 years. This is another brilliant wine from Jean-Louis Triaud, who is also responsible for the brilliant resurrection of the cru bourgeois, Gloria. This is one of the smallest estates in St.-Julien, with only about 6,000 cases produced, and even less were produced in 2010 than in 2009.Score: 97 Robert Parker

Saint Pierre is one of the oldest in the Medoc. It was placed first in the original 1855 classification of 4th growths alongside names like Talbot and Branaire-Ducru. Henry Martin, who achieved the same for Chateau Gloria, brought new life to the estate during the 1980s.

Drink Now or Keep

Beef, Game, Cheese

Dry

Medium Bodied

Deep Purple

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

St Julien

Chateau Saint Pierre

2016

Contains Sulphites