Saint Pierre St Julien 4eme Cru 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Saint Pierre
Label Name:
 
St Julien 4eme Cru
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Saint-Julien, Médoc, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon 70%, Merlot 14%, Cabernet Franc 9%, Petit Verdot 7%
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Notable scores for the 2021: Vinous (A. Galloni) 93/100; Neal Martin 90–92; William Kelley 91–93; James Suckling 92–93; Jane Anson 93; La Revue du Vin de France ~93–94. Classified as 4ème Grand Cru Classé (1855)

Tasting Note
Dark blackcurrant and blackberry with graphite, cedar, mint and spice. Medium-full palate, firm fine-grained tannins, bright acidity and a long, savory finish with mineral and espresso notes.

Food Pairing
Roast lamb, ribeye steak, beef bourguignon; Peking duck, char siu (roast pork), Korean BBQ (galbi), mushroom hot pot.

Production Method
Hand-harvested, traditional vinification in temperature-controlled vats; matured in oak barrels (approx. 14–16 months, moderate new oak). Produced and vinified at the Château Gloria chai for Saint-Pierre.

Vineyard Info
Fourth Growth (1855) estate in Saint-Julien, ~17 ha, long owned and restored by Henri Martin; now run by his family (Triaud). Noted for Cabernet-dominant blends and recent quality improvements.