Château Franc Pipeau

St. Émilion Grand Cru Red Bordeaux Blend

8.816 ratings
8.72 pro ratings
St. Émilion, Libournais, Bordeaux, France
Red Bordeaux Blend
Chili & Hot Spicy, Potato, White Rice, Mushrooms, Pasta, Pork, Salami & Prosciutto, Pungent Cheese, Lamb, Tomato-Based, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Beef, Hard Cheese, Venison
Top Notes For
Bernard Rethore

Owner, Fion Wines

8.6

Bandaid burns off quick to a nice summer Bordeaux

Bandaid burns off quick to a nice summer Bordeaux

May 24th, 2018
Kevin Sidders

President VinConnect

8.8

This is a lightweight, well-balanced, classic Bordeaux. Red fruit, some floral notes, not much depth or complexity. Drink up.

This is a lightweight, well-balanced, classic Bordeaux. Red fruit, some floral notes, not much depth or complexity. Drink up.

Oct 26th, 2017
Paul T HB

Not bad at 17 years old,

Not bad at 17 years old,

Jan 31st, 2022
Pat Taylor

The run on 2005 Bordeaux’s continues...

I’ve had a few Ch. Pipeau over the years. This was easily the best. Not normally a wine for significant aging, this one has actually held up well. It is at, or just after peak, but it also wasn’t showing too many of its 15 years. It has some funk to blow off, but it opened up and was very peasant. 🙏🏻 Thanks JT.

The run on 2005 Bordeaux’s continues...

I’ve had a few Ch. Pipeau over the years. This was easily the best. Not normally a wine for significant aging, this one has actually held up well. It is at, or just after peak, but it also wasn’t showing too many of its 15 years. It has some funk to blow off, but it opened up and was very peasant. 🙏🏻 Thanks JT.

Aug 30th, 2020
Joe Liberatore

Cherry and black licorice nose, very soft tannins, not quite the fruit it once had but a great Leathery Bordeaux.

Cherry and black licorice nose, very soft tannins, not quite the fruit it once had but a great Leathery Bordeaux.

Sep 23rd, 2017
Kirk F
8.8

Corked two months ago, was concerned the rest of our stock was gone. Not so! I was ready to convert and give up on the French. The nose is terrific and while not super complex, the wine still delivers. Bit of spice, wood, black cherry. Plenty of tannin left, maybe try another in a year or two.

Corked two months ago, was concerned the rest of our stock was gone. Not so! I was ready to convert and give up on the French. The nose is terrific and while not super complex, the wine still delivers. Bit of spice, wood, black cherry. Plenty of tannin left, maybe try another in a year or two.

Apr 24th, 2017
Kirk F
7.5

Corked!

Corked!

Feb 16th, 2017
Thomas Gillham

MNF sipper. Nice bouquet of herbs and fruits.

MNF sipper. Nice bouquet of herbs and fruits.

Dec 27th, 2016
John Willison

Black cherry, black licorice, & earthy nose. Drying dark fruit, licorice, and a bit of a$$. Of the place.

Black cherry, black licorice, & earthy nose. Drying dark fruit, licorice, and a bit of a$$. Of the place.

May 19th, 2016
Peg Felippo

Soft, well balanced. Wish it was a little more complex.

Soft, well balanced. Wish it was a little more complex.

May 10th, 2016