Château Picard Saint-Estèphe Cru Bourgeois AOP 2020

Château Picard, a Cru Bourgeois classified in 1932 in the heart of Saint-Estèphe, has been owned by Mähler-Besse since 1997. The 8-hectare vineyard is predominantly planted with Cabernet Sauvignon on clay soils rich in calcified remains of cockles and sea urchins. A smoky and spicy wine, aged in oak barriques.

Who produces Château Picard Saint-Estèphe Cru Bourgeois AOP 2020?

Classified as a Cru Bourgeois in 1932, Château Picard is located in the heart of the village of Saint-Estèphe. It was the last property acquired by Mähler-Besse, in 1997. This 8-hectare estate was selected for its development potential and its size, allowing complete control over production. Mähler-Besse renovated the Napoleon III-style cellars and equipped the estate with a gravity-fed vinification facility. The annual production is 45,000 bottles, from a vineyard with an average age of 30 years.

On what terroir is Château Picard Saint-Estèphe Cru Bourgeois AOP 2020 produced?

The terroir has a clay-dominant character, typical of the Saint-Estèphe appellation, with soils rich in calcified remains of cockles and sea urchins. The vineyard is planted with 85% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Merlot.

How is Château Picard Saint-Estèphe Cru Bourgeois AOP 2020 vinified and aged?

After fermentation, the wine is left to macerate for 15 to 20 days to ensure good extraction of color, aromas, and tannins. It is aged in oak barriques for 12 to 18 months.