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Saint Pierre 2023 (750ML)
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With 2023, Château Saint-Pierre takes Cabernet Franc out of the grand vin, and it will stay out from now on. The blend is 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Merlot and 3% Petit Verdot, aged in 50% new oak. The Saint-Julien estate made a fresher, juicier wine in this vintage without giving up fruit or texture. Red and black fruit open the nose alongside leafy herbs, iron and dark chocolate, with only a light trace of oak. A seam of graphite runs beneath the black fruit on a medium- to full-bodied palate. The tannins are supple, the length is long, and a faint note of soy appears late. Critics expect it to open around 2028 and drink well for two decades after. It wants beef: a grilled rib-eye, braised short ribs or steak au poivre.
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Country
France
Region
Bordeaux
Appellation
St. Julien
Color
Red
Varietal
Bordeaux Blend
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Critic Reviews
James Suckling
94-95 Points
94-95 Points, James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com: “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.” 04/24
The Wine Independent
93-95 Points
93-95 Points, Lisa Perrotti-Brown, The Wine Independent: "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!" 05/24
Neal Martin
91-93 Points
91-93 Points, Neal Martin, Vinous: “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.” 04/24
Antonio Galloni
93-95 Points
93-95 Points, Antonio Galloni, Vinous: “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.” 04/24
Jane Anson
95 Points
95 Points, Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux: “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.” 04/24
Wine Advocate
92-94 Points
92-94 Points, William Kelley, Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate: “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.” 04/24
Jeb Dunnuck
92-95 Points
92-95 Points, Jeb Dunnuck, JebDunnuck.com: “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.” 05/24
