Decanter Wine Awards 95
Gold Medal Decanter World Wine Awards 2022
by Decanter Wine Awards, DC, 2022.

James Suckling 90
Blueberries, plums, crushed stones, hazelnuts and orange zest on the nose. Medium-bodied with fine-grained tannins. Linear, with a tight, mineral finish.
by James Suckling, JS, 2022.

Tasting notes
A small, under-the-radar Bordeaux, this excellent value shows a deep ruby color enhanced by aromas of tobacco, cedar, leather and blueberries. Dry, with firm tannins, the palate provides flavors of dark berries, mocha, and leather. Very enjoyable and excellent at this price point.

Description
Family owned and produced since its founding in 1894, the property is located in the heart of the Saint-milion region and listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Chteau Piney has belonged to the same family for 5 generations. Since 2016, siblings Etienne Laveau and his sister Blandine Bndetti have managed the operations with a very environmental and sustainable approach. The farm received its Organic certification in 2017.

The estate is 26 acres on ancient sandy-clay soils and planted to 59% Merlot, 29% Cabernet Franc, 7% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Malbec. The grapes for Chteau Piney benefit from gravity vatting in thermo-regulated stainless steel tanks, thus optimally preserving the quality of the grapes. Fermentation lasts 20 to 30 days. The final wine is then aged in barrels between 12 and 18 months. The percentage of new barrels may vary depending on the quality of the vintages and the power of the wine.