2020, Château Saint Pierre, SAINT-JULIEN, 4ème Grand Cru ClasséBordeaux Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc. The 2020 Saint Pierre has really blossomed during its levage. Its dalliance with Pauillac on the nose has been dispensed. It is not much more Saint Julien like, perhaps showing even more fruit concentration and opulence than its sibling, Gloria, with its plush red fruit mixed with sous bois and undergrowth. The palate is medium bodied yet fuller and denser than the Gloria, quite powerful and

giving way to graceful waves of iron ore and iris scents with a touch of wood smoke

The 2022 Sociando-Mallet was picked 7-23 September at just 22hL/ha

quite firm in the mouth but more pliant toward the finish

plus hints of spice cake

electric finish

The 2021 Clos Puy Arnaud is soft

first year organic conversion

plus suggestions of key lime pie

instantly juicy and mouthwatering

licorice and black truffles

not as powerful as the Lynch Bages

The 2022 Berliquet is brilliant