Chateau Pierre 1er Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Classe

Producer: Château Pierre 1er (former La Croix Figeac) – Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Oenologist: Jean Dutreuilh Variety: 70% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc – 36-year-old vines, hand-picked grapes Color: dark red Bouquet: shaved, floral and spicy Taste: fresh , balanced and elegant, with aromas of flowers, raspberries and blackberries woven with spicy notes of licorice and vanilla; full body, but integrated and compact, with velvety structure and fine tannins Culinary combinations: fish, desserts with red, black or chocolate fruits. Full-bodied, fruity, with silky tannins. Aromatic finish. Wait two to three years for it to soften. Serving temperature 16-18 ° C Number of bottle Produced: 55,000 n Optimal period of consumption: 2019 – 2032 93 James Suckling Points: “An abundance of ripe plum and nut flavors, with hints of chocolate and skin. Full-bodied, juicy, with soft, velvety skin. Aromatic finish. ” 92 Parker Points:” Pierre 1er 2016 is a red-purple wine with hints of cherry, black currants and black cherries, with hints of roses, cinnamon powder fallen leaves. With a medium to full body, the palatine has an abundance of spicy red fruit aromas, a velvety structure and tons of freshness, a long and fragrant finish. ” 92 Wine Spectator Points 2015 Edition – 94 James Suckling Points: “Flavors of flowers, blackberries and spices. Full body, but integrated and compact. Demonstrates accuracy and balance. Beautiful. Class. ” The 2015 edition is considered to be the best ever made.