Château Rose Piney St Emilion Grand Cru 2021

Pierre Lavau could easily be mistaken for an Irishman with his bushy head of red hair, but his family is steeped in Saint-Émilion tradition — his grandfather Gabriel worked as a cooper in the appellation, visiting many vineyards repairing barrels. Over time the family enlarged their small estate, and Pierre added a further parcel of Saint-Émilion land in 1996. Years of experience have given Pierre a deep understanding of the soil. He naturally evolved towards lutte raisonnée to reduce pesticides, sowing cereals like oats between the vine rows and tilling them back into the soil as natural nutrients — no herbicides used. The result is wines that differ from vintage to vintage but always respect their true place of origin.

About This Wine

A classic Saint-Émilion Grand Cru from a family estate with deep roots in the appellation — Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Cabernet Sauvignon blended in the Right Bank tradition. Elegant, layered, and built to age, this is a wine of genuine character and terroir-driven complexity.

Tasting Notes

Colour: Deep ruby with garnet hints.
Nose: Black cherry and currant fruit with spice box and forest fruits.
Palate: Silky tannins, layered mouthfeel, and excellent structure.
Finish: Expansive and long.

Food Pairing

Lamb, red meat, and hard cheese.

Details

Grape: Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon
Region: Saint-Émilion, France
Farming: HVE Certified
Style: Medium Bodied Red
Serving Temperature: 16–18°C
Alcohol: 13%
Bottle: 75cl
Drink: In the next 10 years