Wine Advocate 91 / 100 byRobert Parkerthe4/30/2015 A soft, somewhat fleshy and opulent style of St.-Julien, this 2012 has a deep ruby/purple color, good minerality, moderate tannin, and a full but more precocious and accessible style than its neighbors such as Léoville Poyferré and Beychevelle. This is more along the lines of the juicy, succulent Talbot, but certainly has aging potential. Two to four years of bottle age is recommended and then consumption over the following two decades.
Jamessuckling.com 90 / 100 byJames Sucklingthe2/15/2015 Blackcurrant, ripe plum and cedar character to this red on the nose, before giving way to a full to medium body, refined yet firm tannins and good acidity. A little lean. Drink in 2017.
Jancis Robinson 17 / 20 the12/11/2014 Fragrant dark fruit and some sweet oak spice. More herbaceous on the palate than the Ch Gloria just tasted and maybe not quite as deep in flavour but very good. Finishing firm, moreish and fresh. (JH)13% Drink 2018-2032
Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar 88-91 / 100 byIan D'Agatathe6/30/2013 Medium-dark ruby-purple. Autumnal aromas of aromatic cedar, underbrush and smoke complement blackcurrant and floral notes on the nose. Then bright and fresh on the palate, with delicate black cherry and graphite flavors carrying through on the long, minerally finish. Another excellent wine from this property, which has been on a roll of late.
Le Point 16,5-17 / 100 byJacques Dupontthe5/16/2013 Fruits noirs, note de grillé, bouche onctueuse, séveuse, tanins de grande qualité, frais, vif, tendu, joli fruit, très belle matière. Très pur. O= 2017 G= 14 ans.
Asian Palate 88 / 100 byJeannie Cho Lee MWthe5/15/2013 Vibrant juicy black fruit with plums and cedar notes. There is real freshness and energy in this wine with good length and finish. Plush, balanced, generous and fairly long. Only 9,000 cases made; a small property for St-Julien.
Wine Advocate 91-93 / 100 byNeal Martinthe5/2/2013 A blend of 78% Cabernet Sauvignon and 22% Merlot cropped at 38hl/ha the Saint Pierre 2012 has a nicely defined, conservative bouquet of blackberry, graphite and cold stone. The Cabernet feels ripe and like many wines, it is direct, no-frills bouquet. The palate is medium-bodied with a crisp, chalky texture entry. There is a pleasant brightness to this Saint Pierre with an edgy, graphite tinged finish. Very fine. Tasted April 2013.
Wine Spectator 85-88 / 100 byJames Molesworththe4/30/2013 Displays a lightly herbal frame, with damson plum and cherry pit notes leading the way. A flash of savory lines the modest finish. —J.M.
Wine Advocate 91-93 / 100 byRobert Parkerthe4/26/2013 A blockbuster effort for the vintage, the 2012 Saint-Pierre exhibits a dense purple color along with a big, sweet nose of blackberries, coffee, forest floor and camphor. This is a seriously endowed, surprisingly full-bodied effort that is atypically rich and textured for the vintage. Kudos to Saint-Pierre, one of the smallest but finest and most consistent of the St.-Julien chateaux. Give it 3-4 years of cellaring and drink it over the following 15+ years.Drink: 2016 - 2031
The Wine Cellar Insider 92-94 / 100 byJeff Levethe4/26/2013 Fleshy, soft and round, there is a good sweetness to the fruit with depth of flavors in the plush finish. 92-94 Pts
My Bettane + Desseauve 17 / 20 the4/26/2013 Non maquillé, franc, large, généreux, alcool sensible, complexe, potentiel de garde évident.
Jancis Robinson 17,5 / 20 byJancis Robinsonthe4/23/2013 Drink 2022-2038Intriguing vibrant nose. Lots of vitality here. The experience of tasting this wine is pretty seamless. It certainly finishes dry but offers lots of interest and diversion on the way. No excess sweetness.
Decanter.com 17,5 / 20 bySteven Spurrierthe4/22/2013 Fine expression of Cabernet fruit, both spicy and ripe and already rounded and quite smooth, good fragrance and depth a vigourous, characterful St Julien. 17.5/20pts ( 91/100pts)Drink: 2017 - 2030
Jean-Marc QUARIN 15,8-16 / 20 byJean-Marc Quarinthe4/22/2013 Couleur sombre, de bonne intensité et pourpre. Nez parfumé et finement crémeux. Jolie entrée en bouche fraiche. Le vin se développe caressant, dense, très fruité, savoureux, avec du goût, une trame serrée. Finale au grain fin avec pourtant une texture solide. Bonne longueur.
Jamessuckling.com 90-91 / 100 byJames Sucklingthe4/4/2013 This shows a very pretty fruit with blueberries and cherries. Medium-to-full body with integrated tannins and a long finish. Good core of fruit here, with serious length for the vintage.