Château Piganeau, Saint-Émilion Grand Cru AOC

The property owes its name to the illustrious owner who lived there in the 19th century. Mr. Emilien Piganeau taught plastic arts at the Beaux-Arts in Bordeaux, and was a municipal councilor in St-Emilion for 3 terms. Coming from a family of Bordeaux bankers, he was passionate about drawing, painting, but also archaeology, history and poetry. The property was acquired by the Bruno family in 1978.

The vineyard is located in the Pierrefitte menhir area, near the Dordogne River and the old port of Saint-Emilion.

Sustainable agriculture, HVE (High Environmental Value) Certification. Stop using herbicides since 2018.

VARIETALS
100% Merlot

VINTAGE
2022

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Description

TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 14%

APPEARANCE
Beautiful ruby color, with bright reflections.

NOSE
Open nose with aromas of ripe black fruits, delicately woody with a touch of mint and vanilla.

PALATE
The palate is smooth, richly fruity (cherry, strawberry) and slightly spicy until the generous finish, supple while having a certain structure. Château Piganeau offers a profile more oriented towards elegance than power.

AGEING
50% of the blend for 12 months in French oak barrels (1/3 new barrels) and 50% for 12 months on French oak staves.

PAIRING
White meats, duck, red meats, cold meats and cheeses.

READINESS FOR DRINKING
To be enjoyed from 2 to 12 years, at its peak between 4 and 10 years.

RATINGS

4.1

Additional information

Vintage	2022
Grape	Merlot
Producer	Château Piganeau
Style	Dry
Types	Red