Saint-Pierre - Saint-Julien 2023

Vinous

93

byNeal Martinthe2/1/2026

The 2023 Saint-Pierre (Saint-Julien) has a very perfumed bouquet, a little more precision than Gloria this year with a touch more mineralité. The palate is medium-bodied with saturated tannins, nicely structured, gentle grip. A touch of white pepper emerges toward the finish with just the right amount of length. This is a very capable and quite delicious Saint-Julien. Excellent.

Jamessuckling.com

96

byJames Sucklingthe1/27/2026

A very deep, youthful nose packed with cassis, blue fruit and graphite. A touch of violets too. Ample and round, with medium to full body and precise tannins. Structured and refined, lasting almost a minute. A blend of 80% cabernet sauvignon, 17% merlot and 3% petit verdot. Drink from 2027.

My Bettane + Desseauve

95

by Bettane & Desseauvethe5/15/2024

Réussite majeure de son appellation pour son corps, sa définition de terroir et le fondu de son boisé, bien mieux intégré que par le passé.

Yvesbeck.wine

94-96

byYves Beckthe5/14/2024

Wie üblich offenbart St-Pierre holzige Töne, aber nicht so stark wie schon mal. Er offenbart auch fruchtige Noten und Mineralik. Der Wein hat eine gute Dichte, offenbart sich nach und nach und bringt die Finesse und Präzision seiner Tannine zur Geltung, die gemeinsam mit der scharfen Säurestruktur ein sehr zuverlässiges Fundament bieten. Ein subtiler, schmackhafter und kraftvoller Wein!

Jeb DUNNUCK

92-95

byJeb Dunnuckthe5/13/2024

I continue to love this château, and they've done well their 2023 Château Saint-Pierre (Saint-Julien), a blend of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Merlot, and 3% Petit Verdot, aging in 50% new oak. Red and black fruits, leafy herbs, iron, chocolate, and a kiss of background oak all emerge on the nose, and it hits the palate with medium to full-bodied richness, a pure, layered, elegant mouthfeel, ripe tannins, and outstanding length. It has the fresher, juicy style of the vintage but brings ample fruit and texture.

The Wine Independent

93-95

byLisa Perrotti-Brownthe5/8/2024

The 2023 Saint-Pierre is deep garnet-purple in color. It is quite closed to start, needing considerable swirling to bring out notes of fresh black and red currants, licorice, and charcoal, plus hints of dried roses and fallen leaves. The medium-bodied palate is tightly knit, with bright black and red berry flavors and fine-grained tannins, finishing fragrant. Very pretty!

The Wine Cellar Insider

92-94

byJeff Levethe5/6/2024

Espresso, chocolate, black cherries, licorice, and flowers, form the nose. On the palate, the wine is round, soft, and polished, with ripe, chocolatey black cherries, licorice, and a touch of oak in the creamy finish. This is going to be delicious with just a year or two after it's released. Drink from 2028-2045. 92-94 Pts.

Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux

95

byJane Ansonthe5/6/2024

Enjoyable, well balanced, great inky depths of flavour, an enjoyable, sleek and confident St Julien, with an effortless finesse where you feel they aren't trying too hard to impress, just harnessing the drinkability of the vintage with its black fruit and liquorice character. Give it a few years, then sink into the pleasure of this wine. 45hl/ha yield, third year of organic conversion.

Vinous

93-95

byAntonio Gallonithe4/30/2024

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.

Vinous

91-93

byNeal Martinthe4/29/2024

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.

Falstaff

93

byPeter Moserthe4/29/2024

Deep dark ruby, opaque core, purple reflections, brightening on the rim. Ripe dark cherry fruit, delicate notes of cassis, some nougat and orange zest. Juicy, subtle sweetness of ripe plums, round tannins, mineral and lemon finish, lingers long, a lively and salty food wine.

Alexandre Ma

93-94

byAlexandre Mathe4/28/2024

Wine Advocate

92-94

byWilliam Kelleythe4/26/2024

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.

Jamessuckling.com

94-95

byJames Sucklingthe4/25/2024

Very refined and classy, with ultra-fine tannins and blackcurrant and hazelnut character, suggesting very pure fruit and precise picking times. Medium-bodied and chewy, yet caressing.

Vertdevin

92

byJonathan Chicheportichethe4/24/2024