Château Saint-Pierre 2019

The intensity of a complex and savoury fine red wine from Pomerol

The estate
Located in the heart of the Pomerol appellation, a stone's throw from Saint-Jean Church, Château Saint-Pierre is an essential reference of the appellation. Château Saint-Pierre is renowned for its great Pomerol red wines produced with the focused attention of Stéphane Derenoncourt and Frédéric Massie, both world-renowned wine-consultants. Silky, full and structured, the wines of Château Saint-Pierre are undoubtedly Pomerols built to age.

The ageing
Ageing for 15 months in barrels, 60% in new French oak barrels of which 1 batch is aged in amphorae.

The blend
Merlot (90%), cabernet franc (10%).

The tasting
Tasted en primeur, the Château Saint-Pierre 2019 presents a lively garnet red colour. Intense and opulent aromas characterise the bouquet, which expresses notes of ripe red fruit and black fruit, hazelnuts and gourmet chocolate. Upon attack, the wine fills the palate with its generous, creamy texture. Structured by fine tannins, the palate evolves tasty and melting fruit, which stretch for a long time on a very persistent finish. Magnificent and highly acclaimed by the international press, this 2019 vintage from Château Saint-Pierre is one of the greatest successes of the Pomerol appellation.