Saint Julien 2017

Intro: The 2017 Saint Julien medium to deep garnet purple in color, the 2017 Saint Pierre offers up warm cassis, redcurrant jelly, baked black berries and Black Forest cake with earth, herbs and meaty hints. Medium bodied, it has a great core of muscular fruit with a firm and grainy frame and is solidly built, finishing long and layered. The blend is 73% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot and 7% Cabernet Franc, and it was aged in French oak for 14 months, 50% new. About 50% of the total production went into this grand vin, with 80,500 bottles produced.

Region: Bordeaux || Winery: Château Saint Pierre

Grapes: 73% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc

Aging: Aged for 14 months in French oak barrels, with 50% being new oak

ABV: 13.5% || Decant: 1-2 hours || Serving Temp: 16-18°C 

Pairing: Grilled or roasted beef, lamb, or venison; dishes like wild boar or duck; mushroom based sauces or dishes; aged cheeses such as Comté or Gruyère

Tasting Notes: The 2017 Saint Julien a very dark hue. A perfumed character, with bright fruit, but there is lift as well as density here. The bright character continues on the palate which has a very gentle and harmonious beginning with plenty of svelte substance and a rich mid palate which is where the backdrop of velvety tannins can be perceived. A lovely wine, with purity and potential.

Rating (Complexity & Vintage Year): 92 AB