Chateau Saint Pierre   Saint Pierre

2006 Saint-Pierre

By Chateau Saint-Pierre

2006 Saint-Pierre from Chateau Saint-Pierre, St-Julien, Bordeaux, France

The 2006 vintage in Bordeaux was one that required the deftness and expertise of the viticulturist to navigate a season marked by meteorological whimsy. Amidst this backdrop, the 2006 Saint-Pierre from Chateau Saint-Pierre stands as a beacon of meticulous craftsmanship and terroir expression. Delving into the layers of this nuanced St-Julien is to engage in a conversation with a vintage that teased out singular qualities from its cultivars.

 

The Majesty of Mettle: The Vintage's Voice

Inventive stewardship shaped what can only be described as a masterful adaptation to clime; it's what sets the 2006 Saint-Pierre apart within its annals. Past vintages have each spoken with their own timbre, but the resonance of 2006 comes through its poised structure. It showcases a concerto of dark fruit tones, haloed by an evocative suggestion of cedar and tobacco–a lexicon particular to this harvest's narrative.

 

Investment and Inheritance: 2006 Saint-Pierre's Pedigree

For the fine wine investor, understanding the evolution of individual vintages is paramount, and the 2006 offering from Chateau Saint-Pierre presents an investment as robust as the wine’s tannin profile. Wise collectors will recognise the potential for longevity here; indeed, this vintage exhibits an assured presence in the cellar and promises to unfold magnanimously with time.

As a seasoned paladin under St-Julien's banner, this 2006 Saint-Pierre also embodies an undercurrent of earthy minerality–a hallmark of this historic terroir–and is fringed by fine-grained tannins that contribute to its poised finish. For those who revel in the artistry inherent in a more challenging viticultural year, there lies an appreciation beyond mere numbers and trends.

 

Concluding Reflections on A Subtle Sovereign

Like a conductor bringing forth a symphony from discordant weather patterns, Chateau Saint-Pierre has coaxed harmony from the vines yielding this memorable vintage. Herein lies an opportunity for discerning investors to add a note of intrigue to their portfolios whilst simultaneously securing a testament to the eloquence of Bordeaux winemaking. In conclusion, the 2006 Saint-Pierre delivers not only for the palate but also as a judicious addition to any cultivated collection.

Market price (GBP)

£510.00

12x75cl

Highest score

93

POP score

39.23

Scores and tasting notes

93

A candidate for one of the finest St.-Juliens of the vintage, St.-Pierre's 2006 is one of the smaller productions in this consistent appellation, making it difficult to find in the marketplace. Its deep opaque purple color is accompanied by notes of roasted herbs, charcoal, graphite, and extravagant creme de cassis and licorice. Full-bodied, powerful, deep, and rich with outstanding balance, purity, texture, and length, this stunning 2006 will be very long-lived. Anticipated maturity: 2013-2030.

Robert Parker Jr - Wine Advocate #181

89

Tasted blind at Southwold '06 Bordeaux tasting. A light, ephemeral bouquet with violets and dark cherries, floral and more feminine, although lacking a little complexity. The palate is quite rich on the entry, fine tannins, nice symmetry here, good focus with fine definition towards the understated, elegant, very classic, crisp finish with a pastille aftertaste. Tasted January 2010.

Neal Martin - Wine Journal Sep 2010

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