“This is excellent, really the most gorgeous balance of power, with dark blueberry juicy fruits and lots of liquorice. Excellent balance and a seductive overall frame. Great stuff – the tannins are pretty fierce though, needs time, will reward ageing.” 94 pts., Jane Anson, decanter.com
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2020 Chateau Saint-Pierre 4eme Cru Classe, Saint-Julien 6x75cl
Red ⋅ Bordeaux ⋅ France
£231 / Case£38.50 / BottleDuty Status: In BondAvailability: En Primeur
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Decanter 94
This is excellent, really the most gorgeous balance of power, with dark blueberry juicy fruits and lots of liquorice. Excellent balance and a seductive overall frame. Great stuff – the tannins are pretty fierce though, needs time, will reward ageing.
Anticipated maturity: 2028-2044
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