2000 St Pierre (Pomerol)

Dark ruby in colour, with tawny-pink hints around the edges but few signs of age visually even at 22 years. The tertiary notes are clear on the palate, with cigar box, tobacco, autumnal berries, saffron and cinammon spice that make for a full, nuanced and extremely moreish glass of wine. This has the grace and supple tannins of an older St Julien. You will find more concentrated 2000 vintages in the appellation at this point, but there is gentle confidence here, and a charred mint leaf finish. Great to drink now. 50% new oak. First year for technical director Remy di Constanzio, Eric Boissenot consultant, 55hl/h yield.