2016 Château Saint-Pierre: Grand Cru Classé uit Saint-Julien
De 2016 Château Saint-Pierre behoort tot de absolute top van Saint-Julien. Als Quatrième Grand Cru Classé uit de beroemde classificatie van 1855 combineert dit historische château kracht, elegantie en precisie in een stijl die kenmerkend is voor de beste wijnen van de appellatie. De uitzonderlijke jaargang 2016 bracht een wijn voort met indrukwekkende concentratie. zijdezachte tannines en een enorm bewaarpotentieel.
The blend is dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon, complemented by Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Thanks to ideal weather conditions, the grapes reached perfect ripeness while retaining their freshness and elegance. The result is a Saint-Julien with a refined structure, deep complexity, and an exceptionally long finish.
Aroma & taste
The wine opens with aromas of cassis, black currants, plums, violets, graphite, cedarwood, tobacco, dark chocolate, and subtle spices. On the palate, it is powerful and harmonious, with ripe tannins, lively acidity, and a long, mineral finish.
Serving & foodpairing
Serve at 16–18°C and decant the wine about two hours in advance. Delicious with entrecôte, lamb, roe deer, venison, duck, truffle dishes, and aged hard cheeses.
Why We Chose This Wine
At Port2Port, we select only Bordeaux wines with a proven reputation. Château Saint-Pierre has long been considered one of the best values in Saint-Julien, and the legendary 2016 vintage makes this wine especially appealing to lovers of classic Bordeaux.
The story behind the bottle
Château Saint-Pierre is one of the historic Grand Cru Classé châteaux of Saint-Julien. Thanks to an exceptional terroir and a consistent focus on quality, the estate produces elegant and powerful wines that are renowned for their refinement, balance, and excellent aging potential.
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Compare with 2016 Château Moulin Riche, 2018 Château Lagrange, 2018 Château Léoville Poyferré Magnum. Be sure to check out our wijnen uit saint-julien.
