CHÂTEAU SAINT-PIERRE

Some historical documents attest that Château Saint-Pierre has existed since the end of the 17th century. It was in fact in 1693 that the first vineyards were planted on the estate, which until then had been used as a farm. Initially identified by another name, the château became Château Saint-Pierre in 1767, when it was purchased by Baron Saint Pierre. Upon his death in 1832, the estate was divided between his two sons, who were unable to continue the wine-making business, which by 1920 had been reduced to little more than two and a half hectares. After passing into the hands of a Dutch company, the estate became part of the property of Henri Martin, who in 1982 was credited with reuniting the various original vineyard plots. Today, the estate is owned and managed by Jean-Louis Triaud, an entrepreneur who is also responsible for other estates in the Médoc and Bordeaux regions. Among the rows of vines, the management of the vines combines traditional agronomic practices with highly innovative techniques, such as the use of satellite imagery. Completely renovated in 2016, Château Saint-Pierre, located in the French commune of Saint-Julien-Beychevelle, currently has around 17 hectares of vineyards, dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon (75%), followed by Merlot (15%) and Cabernet Franc (10%). With a planting density of up to 10,000 vines per hectare, the vineyards of Château Saint-Pierre have an average age of 50 years, growing on gravel, sand and clay soils, producing pure and prized grapes. The grapes are processed by undergoing alcoholic fermentation in steel tanks and malolactic fermentation in barriques. Finally, ageing takes place in French oak barrels and lasts for a period that varies from season to season, ranging from 14 to 16 months. This is how the Château Saint-Pierre wines are created, among the most representative of their territory and among the best of their appellation.