We are thrilled to offer a hidden gem from Bordeaux at an unbeatable price! This full-bodied, Right Bank beauty offers a rich, lushly palated wine that is oh so pleasing. We are talking about Bordeaux sophistication without the Grand Cru price tag.
The 2020 Chateau Pierre 1er Saint-Emilion Grand Cru is a shining example of how careful craftsmanship, prime terroir, and a strong family legacy can yield wines of elegance and depth. Owned by the Riviere family, respected stewards of several Saint-Emilion estates, this vintage delivers classic Right Bank power with modern finesse.
James Suckling gave this wine 94 Points noting its juicy blue fruits! Think crushed blueberries, blackberry, plum and crème de cassis wrapped in velvety tannins.
At the helm is Jean-Pierre Riviere, whose background in viticulture informs his quality-focused approach to management of his family's estate. The vineyards lie on limestone-clay soils just south of Saint-Emilion's medieval village which are ideal for Merlot and Cabernet Franc. The estate practices small-scale, parcel-by-parcel vinification and uses a mix of traditional and modern techniques, including aging in 100% French oak barrels for 12 to 16 months.
The 2020 Vintage in Bordeaux marked the third in an exceptional trio of Bordeaux vintages. After a rainy spring, the warm, dry summer delivered small, concentrated berries with excellent ripeness. Saint-Emilion, in particular, produced wines with balance, purity, and vibrant structure making them appealing both young and giving them the ability to age if that is your preference. The 2020 Chateau Pierre 1er opens with a deep ruby hue, tinged with purple, hinting at both its youth and concentration. On the nose, it delivers a vibrant bouquet of violets, ripe blackberry, blueberry and vanilla.
The palate is plush and expressive, offering a generous core of ripe dark fruit wrapped in silky tannins and balanced by fresh acidity. Toasted oak lends warmth and structure as well as depth and elegance. The wine finishes long and focused, with lingering notes of plum, spice, and gentle earthiness that promise even greater complexity with age.
This rich, full-bodied wine is ready to go, offering drinking pleasure at an incredible value. Enjoy!
JAMES SUCKLING 94 POINTS - "Juicy fruit with crushed stone and a crunchy undertone. Blue fruits. Floral. Medium body. Linear fine tannins and a crisp finish. Citrusy undertones. Salty and minerally, too. Drink after 2025."
The 2020 Chateau Pierre 1er Saint-Emilion Grand Cru is a shining example of how careful craftsmanship, prime terroir, and a strong family legacy can yield wines of elegance and depth. Owned by the Riviere family, respected stewards of several Saint-Emilion estates, this vintage delivers classic Right Bank power with modern finesse.
James Suckling gave this wine 94 Points noting its juicy blue fruits! Think crushed blueberries, blackberry, plum and crème de cassis wrapped in velvety tannins.
At the helm is Jean-Pierre Riviere, whose background in viticulture informs his quality-focused approach to management of his family's estate. The vineyards lie on limestone-clay soils just south of Saint-Emilion's medieval village which are ideal for Merlot and Cabernet Franc. The estate practices small-scale, parcel-by-parcel vinification and uses a mix of traditional and modern techniques, including aging in 100% French oak barrels for 12 to 16 months.
The 2020 Vintage in Bordeaux marked the third in an exceptional trio of Bordeaux vintages. After a rainy spring, the warm, dry summer delivered small, concentrated berries with excellent ripeness. Saint-Emilion, in particular, produced wines with balance, purity, and vibrant structure making them appealing both young and giving them the ability to age if that is your preference. The 2020 Chateau Pierre 1er opens with a deep ruby hue, tinged with purple, hinting at both its youth and concentration. On the nose, it delivers a vibrant bouquet of violets, ripe blackberry, blueberry and vanilla.
The palate is plush and expressive, offering a generous core of ripe dark fruit wrapped in silky tannins and balanced by fresh acidity. Toasted oak lends warmth and structure as well as depth and elegance. The wine finishes long and focused, with lingering notes of plum, spice, and gentle earthiness that promise even greater complexity with age.
This rich, full-bodied wine is ready to go, offering drinking pleasure at an incredible value. Enjoy!
JAMES SUCKLING 94 POINTS - "Juicy fruit with crushed stone and a crunchy undertone. Blue fruits. Floral. Medium body. Linear fine tannins and a crisp finish. Citrusy undertones. Salty and minerally, too. Drink after 2025."
