COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
PRODUCER
Château Saint-Pierre
REGION
Bordeaux
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Château Saint-Pierre is a distinguished red wine from the Saint-Julien appellation in Bordeaux, France, holding the prestigious 4th Grand Cru Classé status from the 1855 classification. The estate, with a history dating back to the 17th century, was reunited by Henri Martin and is now managed by his family. The 2021 vintage marks a significant shift, being the first to be converted to organic and biodynamic practices, reflecting a commitment to sustainable viticulture. The vineyard is planted on Gunzian gravel soils, with vines averaging 50 years of age.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€64
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
First vintage converted to organic and biodynamic practices (2021).
Fact 02
Vineyard soils are Gunzian gravel on clay-sandy subsoil.
Fact 03
Average vine age is 50 years.
Fact 04
Estate is part of the Henri Martin estates.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Château Saint-Pierre employs traditional winemaking techniques, beginning with fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks with automated pumping-over. Malolactic fermentation is carried out in vats. The wine then undergoes aging for 14 to 16 months in oak barrels, with 50-55% new wood. The 2021 vintage is notable for its transition to organic and biodynamic farming practices, alongside the use of sustainable methods, ISO 140001, and HVE 3 certifications. Harvests are conducted manually.
