2023 Château Saint-Pierre, Cru Classé St-Julien

Tasted April 2024. Saint-Pierre is likely the smallest Grand Cru Classé, and has the same owners as Chateau Gloria. This vintage is fresh and precise with black fruit, graphite, gravelly notes and dried herbs. The tannins are fine and delineated, and it finishes with charming blackcurrant flavours and refreshing acidity.

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75cl Bottle

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Wine specification

Producer
Château St-Pierre
Colour
Red Wine
Sweetness
Dry
Region & Country
France
ABV Please note this is an estimated ABV and will be updated when the wine arrives in the UK.
99%
Maturity
Ready to drink 2026 – 2045
Style
Still Wine

Product Description

Critic Scores

93-95/100 – Antonio Galloni, vinous.com

30/04/2024

The 2023 Saint-Pierre (Saint-Julien) is packed with blackberry jam, gravel, lavender, dried herbs, spice and crushed rocks. There’s a ton of character here. Incisive tannins and bright acids pull it all together in style. Give this at least a few years to soften. Tasted two times.

91-93/100 – Neal Martin, vinous.com

29/04/2024

The 2023 Saint-Pierre contains no Cabernet Franc and it will not be blended into the Grand Vin henceforth. This has a bit more animation and vigor than the Gloria, precise and fresh with plenty of black fruit and a lovely graphite note underneath. The palate is medium-bodied with pliant tannins but there is clearly more concentration compared to the Gloria (this was actually done partly in the winery). A touch of soy towards the finish completes an attractive Saint-Pierre.

93-94/100 – James Suckling, jamessuckling.com

22/04/2024

This has a super-refined and silky tannin structure. Tastes pure and pristine, with notes of blackberries, violets and a touch of chocolate. Medium-bodied with a firm finish.

92-94/100 – William Kelley, robertparker.com

01/04/2023

A strong effort, the 2023 Saint-Pierre unwinds in the glass with aromas of cassis, dark berries and incense, framed by a deft touch of new oak. Medium to full-bodied, rich and layered, with good mid-palate density, powdery tannins and lively acids, it's a classically proportioned Saint-Julien that will age with grace. The blend is 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Merlot and 3% Petit Verdot.