2019 St Pierre (Pomerol)

The 2019 Saint-Pierre (Pomerol) is super finessed. In 2019, Saint-Pierre has a bit more Cabernet Franc, plus some whole clusters, both of which add aromatic presence. Saint-Pierre is a bit closed today, but that won't be an issue in another few years' time.

Aromas of sweet berries, chocolate, walnuts and wet earth follow through to a medium body with firm, chewy tannins and a long, polished finish. Not the biggest wine, but shows finesse and subtle character. Better after 2025.

A confident contemporary expression of St Emilion, and on song here. Muscular rippled raspberry and loganberry notes, vanilla bean and grilled almonds, good tension through the mid palate. Enjoyable, if a little brittle. Great quality, tasted twice. The Cuvelier family is now minority shareholder in this, with Sophie Fourcade in charge and majority owner. They made no wine in 2017 because of frost, 40% of normal yield in 2018, and finally in 2019 a healthy 50hl/hl. Fully renovated cellar also, with twice as many vats as previously.