The second wine of Château Saint-Pierre; see there.
The vineyard is located in the commune of Beychevelle in the Saint-Julien area of the Médoc (Haut-Médoc, Bordeaux). It has a very eventful history behind it, having been divided and reunited several times over the centuries. Viticulture was practised here as early as 1693. At that time, the estate was called Serançan and belonged to a Marquis de Cheverry. In 1767, it was acquired by the Baron de Saint-Pierre, who gave it its current name. After his...
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