Saint Pierre St Julien 4eme Cru 2012

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Saint Pierre
Label Name:
 
St Julien 4eme Cru
Vintage:
 
2012
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Saint-Julien (Médoc, Bordeaux)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Enthusiast 94; Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 91; James Suckling 90; Decanter (Steven Spurrier / Sebastian Payne) ~93; Vinous (Neal Martin) ~90

Tasting Note
Deep ruby with blackcurrant, blackberry, cedar, tobacco and graphite aromas. Medium-full-bodied, ripe dark fruit, mineral core, supple oak and moderate, refined tannins. Smooth, persistent finish with cedar, spice and dark-fruit concentration.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, ribeye or short ribs, duck confit, venison/game; Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ beef (bulgogi), braised beef with hoisin, mushroom dishes with soy and mirin.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; fermented in temperature‑controlled vats; blended (2012 ≈78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Merlot); aged 14–16 months in French oak (≈60% new); bottled at the château.

Vineyard Info
17 ha Saint-Julien estate, classified 4ème Cru Classé (1855). Reconstituted and modernized by Henri Martin; owned/managed by the Triaud family (Domaines Henri Martin). Grapes vinified at Château Gloria's chai.