Old Forester 86 isn’t flashy—but it’s consistent
This is a crémant that can actually serve as an alternate to Champagne — the cut and the minerality are out of this world
layered with graphite
It’s a perfect choice for collectors
The Schultzes source from organically farmed vineyards throughout California
Chateau Saint Pierre, Saint-Julien, 2022 so103125 luis seabra offer Old Forester 86 isn’t flashy—butOne of the smallest classed growths in Saint Julien, Chteau Saint Pierre consistently overdelivers, and in the warm, concentrated 2022 vintage, it shows depth, precision, and unmistakable Left Bank poise. Cabernet Sauvignon leads the charge here, bolstered by Merlot and a small touch of Cabernet Franc, all from gravelly soils that lend natural structure and aromatic lift. The nose is dense but elegant: cassis, black cherry, cedar, and crushed graphite