Château Pipeau - Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 2022

Guide Hachette des vins

About the wine:

This is a lovely wine made primarily from Merlot, classically aged in oak and offering notes of red fruit—juicy cherry in particular—and cocoa. On the palate, it doesn’t have a heavy body but rather a supple, delicate, and approachable texture that’s quite immediate. A bottle that can be served while still young. 2027–2032

About the estate:

A staple of the appellation, this estate—located at the foot of the Saint-Laurent valleys—became part of the Mestreguilhem family in 1929. The 7 hectares it once comprised have grown to 26 today. The estate has been managed since 1983 by Richard Mestreguilhem, who was joined in 2014 by his son Jean, an agricultural engineer, who now serves as technical director.

Wine Spectator

About the wine:

Ripe and alluring, this wine offers bold flavors of blackberry and plum purée, subtly enhanced by a note of warm blackcurrant, all supported by a velvety structure with hints of mocha. Notes of licorice and applewood blend harmoniously on the finish with toasty notes. For lovers of expressive wines. A blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc. At its peak from 2026 to 2035. Production: 12,000 cases, including 500 imported.

James Suckling

About the wine:

Intense aromas of black cherries, blackberries, and chocolate, accented by a hint of toasted spices and sandalwood. A full-bodied wine with pleasantly pronounced tannins and a rich, flavorful finish. Dense and ambitious. Best cellared for a few years. Best enjoyed after 2027.

Terre de Vins

Vert de Vin

About the wine:

The nose is beautifully developed, deep, fresh, and full-bodied, with an airy quality to its intensity. It reveals notes of crushed blackcurrant, crushed raspberry, and, more subtly, wild strawberry, combined with hints of nutmeg...