Chateau Pitray Les Prairies 2020

94 POINTS: Tasting Book
94 POINTS: Markus Del Monego MW
92 POINTS: James Suckling

Located eight kilometres east of St. Emilion, the 36 hectares of vines at Pitray share the same limestone and clay plateau. The vineyards have an average age of 32 years old and are farmed sustainably with a focus on promoting soil health and increasing biodiversity. No herbicides are used. The vineyards are divided into plots of different varieties, soil types and microclimates. 'Les Prairies' is a blend of 75% Merlot, 23% Cabernet Franc and 2% Malbec and a true reflection of the estate's plantings.

“A beautifully mature, classic Bordeaux with the richness and structure of the outstanding 2020 vintage. Aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry and plum lead into subtle notes of cedar, tobacco, graphite and earthy spice. The palate is fresh and elegant, with ripe dark fruit, fine-grained tannins and a lovely savoury complexity. A few years in bottle have softened the structure and brought the wine into a very attractive drinking window.”

Since 2020, Nina Mitjavile (from the famed Saint‑Émilion family of Château Tertre Roteboeuf) leads the winemaking, focusing on natural, terroir-driven practices. Her aim is to “let nature do its thing… to sublimate the fruit”! Seamless, elegant Bordeaux.