{"product_id":"chateau-pipeau-saint-emilion-2022-750ml","title":"Chateau Pipeau Saint-Emilion 2022 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eChâteau Pipeau is a fourth-generation estate founded in 1929 in Saint-Émilion, on Bordeaux’s Right Bank, where many of the world’s greatest Merlot-based wines are produced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWinemaker Jean Mestreguilhem, son of the current owners, worked at Château de Fieuzal in Pessac-Léognan and Screaming Eagle in Napa Valley before returning to his family estate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe property includes 25 hectares of clay-limestone and deep sandy soils planted to \u003cstrong\u003e90% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 5% Cabernet Franc\u003c\/strong\u003e, with an average vine age of 40 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrass grows naturally between the vine rows, while careful debudding and green harvesting limit yields and maximize quality. Canopy management and early harvesting help preserve freshness. The grapes are sorted first on the vine and then again on a sorting table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“This is an intriguingly delicious wine, starting off with a waft of warm nutmeg and cinnamon. The palate is balanced but assertive, with ripe black plum and bramble fruit.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e—Rand Sieger, 67 Wine Buyer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-------------\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis expressive Saint-Émilion Grand Cru comes from a historic, family-owned estate situated at the foot of the Saint-Émilion hillside on Bordeaux’s Right Bank. Founded by Georges Mestreguilhem in 1929, Château Pipeau has remained in the same family for four generations and is now directed by Jean Mestreguilhem with the support of his father, Richard. The estate has grown from its original seven hectares to approximately 25 hectares of vines located just three kilometers from the village of Saint-Émilion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe vineyard is planted predominantly to Merlot, complemented by Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. The vines average approximately 40 years of age and are rooted in a combination of clay-limestone soils and deep sands. These contrasting soils help produce a wine that combines the generosity and plush fruit of Merlot with freshness, structure, and aromatic complexity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChâteau Pipeau follows environmentally conscious vineyard practices and holds Haute Valeur Environnementale certification. Grass is maintained between the vineyard rows to encourage healthy soils and biodiversity, while careful debudding, green harvesting, and leaf removal are used to control yields and promote even ripening. The grapes are harvested both manually and mechanically before undergoing precise optical sorting at the winery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVinification takes place in temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks, with gentle macerations lasting approximately three to four weeks and daily pump-overs to extract color, flavor, and tannin without sacrificing finesse. A traditional vertical press is used to preserve the integrity of the fruit. Most of the wine is then matured for 12 to 14 months in new French oak barrels, while a smaller portion remains in stainless steel to retain freshness and vibrant fruit character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2022 vintage opens with generous aromas of ripe black plum, crushed blackcurrant, raspberry, and wild strawberry. Layers of nutmeg, cinnamon, clove, tobacco, and subtle toasted oak add depth and complexity. The palate is rich and assertive, yet balanced by freshness, with ripe dark fruit, bramble, warm spice, and polished tannins carrying through the finish. A professional tasting of the vintage also noted its deep, fresh aromatic profile and awarded it 90 points.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproachable in its youth with decanting, this wine also has the concentration and structure to develop further in the cellar. It is an excellent match for roast lamb, grilled steak, beef tenderloin, duck, braised short ribs, mushroom dishes, and firm aged cheeses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAppellation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Saint-Émilion Grand Cru\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegion:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bordeaux, France\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2022\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrape Varieties:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 90% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoils:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Clay-limestone and deep sand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAverage Vine Age:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 40 years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFarming:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Environmentally responsible; HVE certified\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVinification:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks with gentle maceration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAging:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 12–14 months, primarily in new French oak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBottle Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 750ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eServing Recommendation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Serve at approximately 60–65°F. Decant for one to two hours when drinking young to allow the fruit, spice, and tannins to fully open.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"67","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52586751820059,"sku":"210000060640","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/1789\/4171\/files\/ChateauPipeauSaint-Emilion2022.png?v=1784830731","url":"https:\/\/67wine.com\/products\/chateau-pipeau-saint-emilion-2022-750ml","provider":"67","version":"1.0","type":"link"}