Saint-Pierre - 2016 - Château Saint-Pierre - 0,75L

An exceptional Grand Cru Classé combining power, elegance, and depth — the pure expression of the Saint-Julien style.

📋 Characteristics

• Appellation: AOP Saint-Julien
• Producer: Château Saint-Pierre
• Vintage: 2016
• Grape varieties: Blend dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and a touch of Petit Verdot
• Region: Bordeaux, France
• Ageing: Aged in French oak barrels for 14 to 18 months, with a high proportion of new oak
• Appearance: Deep red with garnet highlights

🍇 Tasting Notes

• Nose: Intense and refined, revealing ripe black fruits (blackcurrant, blackberry, plum), layered with notes of cedar, vanilla, black pepper, and a subtle touch of tobacco and graphite
• Palate: Ample and velvety, with an elegant and powerful tannic structure. The richness of the fruit is beautifully balanced by freshness and a silky texture
• Finish: Long and persistent, with a refined minerality and remarkable depth

🍴 Food Pairings

• 🥩 Bordelaise ribeye, duck breast, herb-crusted rack of lamb
• 🍲 Beef bourguignon, osso buco, slow-cooked leg of lamb
• 🧀 24-month Comté, Saint-Nectaire, aged Cantal

🗓 Cellaring Potential

This Château Saint-Pierre 2016 can be enjoyed now after two hours of decanting, but will reach its peak between 2025 and 2040, developing complex notes of leather, truffle, and sweet spices.

🌡 Serving Temperature

16–18°C, with 1 to 2 hours of decanting to reveal its full richness.

🏰 About Château Saint-Pierre

Classified as a 4th Grand Cru Classé in 1855, Château Saint-Pierre is a discreet jewel of the Saint-Julien appellation. Known for its concentrated yet remarkably elegant wines, the estate practices precise vinification and careful ageing, ensuring impressive longevity in every vintage.