Chateau Saint-Pierre 2023

Characteristics and tasting tips for Château Saint-Pierre 2023

Nose
The nose combines intense floral fragrances (violet) with delicately woody notes (sandalwood).

Palate
Smooth and airy, the palate combines black tea and rose aromas with a creamy touch.

The richness and structure of a Pomerol wine

The estate

Located in the heart of the Pomerol appellation, a stone's throw from Saint-Jean Church, the Château Saint-Pierre is an essential reference of the appellation. Château Saint-Pierre is renowned for its great Pomerol red wines, crafted with the attention of Stéphane Derenoncourt and Frédéric Massie, both world-renowned consulting oenologists. Silky, full-bodied and structured, Château Saint-Pierre's wines are undoubtedly long-keeping Pomerol.

The vineyard

Château Saint-Pierre 2023 is a Pomerol wine from a 1.6-hectare vineyard out of the 3 hectares of the estate. The 30-year-old vines on average are located on the top of the appellation's plateau, on predominantly gravelly-sandy soils.

Vinification and ageing

Manual harvest. Highly precise parcel vinification. Fermentation in thermo-regulated stainless steel and concrete vats. Maceration for 2 to 3 weeks. Barrelling after racking. Ageing for 15 to 18 months in barrels (50% new, 50% one wine) and amphorae.

Blend

Merlot 
Cabernet Franc.