Château Saint-Pierre St Julien 1855 4ième Cru 2009

Even in such a ripe vintage as 2009, you’ll find appellation typicity, and this is a perfectly-drawn St Julien. Plum and blackberry fruits, cocoa bean, espresso, crayon, incense and crushed mint leaf, balanced and juicy. Still on the young side – you can begin drinking now, or give it a few more years before cracking it open – then invite some of your favourite people around and get ready to make them smile. 55% new oak.