Bordeaux QPR - 4th Growths
Posted: Mon Aug 08, 2022 12:36 pm
4th Growth Best QPR: Saint Pierre. this unassuming 4th Growth has for several years been consistently releasing beautiful wines which are more akin to high 3rd Growth properties – indeed critic rating of vintages over the past number of years may even push it close to the top of the 3rd Growth pile. However, the prices, particularly on release, are in keeping with its 4th Growth status. Just missing out are Tablot & Prieuré-Lichine.
4th Growth Worst QPR: Not a particularly strong view, but I ultimately decided that Beychevelle offered the “least best” QPR amongst the 4th Growths. The wine tends to perform adequately well, and can’t recall many poor experiences, but I guess it isn’t that far removed in terms of quality from the best QPR 4th Growths listed above, yet commands a significant premium (i.e. the most recent vintage is 70% more that Saint Pierre). Duhart-Milon finds itself in a similar position.
4th Growth Worst QPR: Not a particularly strong view, but I ultimately decided that Beychevelle offered the “least best” QPR amongst the 4th Growths. The wine tends to perform adequately well, and can’t recall many poor experiences, but I guess it isn’t that far removed in terms of quality from the best QPR 4th Growths listed above, yet commands a significant premium (i.e. the most recent vintage is 70% more that Saint Pierre). Duhart-Milon finds itself in a similar position.