Chateau Piney, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, Bordeaux, France 2021

Neighbour of the famous Château Pipeau, Grand Cru Classé, Château Piney is situated near the village of Saint Hippolyte. Blessed with Saint Emilion’s telltale perfume and elegance, it offers an affordable taste of one of Bordeaux’ finest terroirs. Soils : clayey-sandy and sandy with a hint of lime Area under vine : 9.72 hectares Varieties : 65% Merlot, 35% Cabernets Average age of the vines : 45 years Winemaking : 100% fermented in stainless steel after a pre ferment maceration of one week. Pressed vertically for a very soft extraction. Ageing in French oak barrels James Suckling 90“Plenty of ripe plums, cherries, chili chocolate and a touch of spices. Elegant and composed with a medium body, soft tannins and a fluid, light finish. Not intense, but well defined for the vintage.”