Château Saint-Pierre 2016

A lively and balanced Grand Cru Classé from Saint-Julien

Estate

Owned by the Henri Martin estates, the Château Saint-Pierre is a 4th Grand Cru Classé from Saint-Julien. Under the dynamic leadership of Henri Martin, the vineyard of Château Saint-Pierre as it existed in 1855 was patiently reconstructed. This estate is now ranked among the most famous references of the emblematic appellation.

The vineyard

The Château Saint-Pierre 2016 is a Saint-Julien wine from a vineyard covering 17 hectares. With an average age of 50 years, the vines are planted on Günz gravel and a sandy-clay subsoil. Benefiting from ISO 140001 and HVE 3 certification, the Henri Martin estates, including Château Saint-Pierre, are cultivated using sustainable farming methods with the use of organic and bio-control products.

The vintage

The year 2016 was marked by a mild and wet winter leading to early bud break. The spring was quite cool and equally rainy, but flowering was saved thanks to a window of good weather around June 10. Finally, from June 18, hot and dry weather set in, not slowing down vegetative development thanks to significant water reserves. Following a dry summer, the rainy episode of September 13 allowed the grapes to perfect their maturation until the harvest, which took place from September 29 to October 17.

Vinification and aging

The wine is aged in barrels (50% of which are new) for an average of 14 to 16 months.

Blend

Cabernet sauvignon (73%), merlot (21%) and cabernet franc (6%).

Characteristics and tasting advice for Château Saint-Pierre 2016

Tasting

Color
The color reveals a beautiful dark, almost black, red.

Nose
The nose develops aromas of black fruits and more mineral and vegetal notes.

Palate
The palate presents a nice balance as well as superb tannins and reveals tasty and subtle mineral touches. The finish is nicely tense.

Cellaring

This Château Saint-Pierre 2016 can be cellared until 2047.