2017 Chateau Saint-Pierre Saint-Julien [D95][WS94][JD94][JS93][WA93] Grappa evolving with layers of praline

evolving with layers of praline

Cubeb berries and Licorice root

The nose recalls black-and-white cookies

"A hearty 80% Pinot Noir dominates in this sparkler

crushed blueberries

2017 Chateau Saint-Pierre Saint-Julien [D95][WS94][JD94][JS93][WA93] Grappa evolving with layers of pralineProducer: Chateau Saint Pierre Region: Saint Julien, Bordeaux, France Blend: 73% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc Year: 2017 Decanter, 95 Points "Cloves, black pepper, damson, oak swirl and vanilla bean, definitely a more complex and confident nose than many and the profusion of aromatics adds layers to the wine but doesn't overpower. As the wine opens in the glass, you get attractive raspberry and cassis notes, and an uplift or