2013 Château Saint-Pierre St. Julien Bordeaux France Wine Tasting Note
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2013
Château Saint-Pierre (St. Julien)
Forward drinking, the wine serves up a blend of licorice, menthol, plums and espresso. The wine has a roundness to its texture, but it is on the lighter side of the style range, which is typical for the vintage. The wine was produced from a blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot, 11% Cabernet Franc and 4% Petit Verdot. 2,979 Views Tasted Feb 9, 2016This medium-bodied wine begins with spicy black cherries, earth and fennel and segues into a sweet, tart red berry-filled finish. 89-91 2,010 Views Tasted Apr 20, 2014 |
When to Drink Chateau Saint Pierre, Anticipated Maturity, Decanting Time
Chateau Saint Pierre can be enjoyed on the young side with a lot of decanting. Young vintages can be decanted for an average of 2-3 hours, give or take. This allows the wine to soften and open its perfume. Older vintages might need very little decanting, just enough to remove the sediment.
Chateau Saint Pierre is usually better with at least 8-10 years of bottle age. Of course, that can vary slightly, depending on the vintage character. Chateau Saint Pierre offers its best drinking and should reach peak maturity between 10-25 years of age after the vintage.
Serving Chateau Saint Pierre with the Best Wine, Food, Pairing Tips
Chateau Saint Pierre is best served at 15.5 degrees Celsius, 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The cool, almost cellar temperature gives the wine more freshness and lift.
Chateau Saint Pierre is best served with all types of classic meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted, braised, stewed, and grilled dishes. Saint Pierre is also good when served with Asian dishes, hearty seafood, or richly textured fish like tuna, mushrooms, pasta, and cheese.