Appellations

Saint Pierre 2017

St Julien, Fourth Growth

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Tasting Notes

As with the 2007, you get a clear smoky edge that suggests the fruit was less full and ripe than in some of the bigger vintages. But this has a sculpted quatity and plenty of raspberry leaf and violet aromatics, with cigar box and sage spice, and a ripple of grilled butterscotch. It may well close down for a few years, but right now, if you are wanting to drink a young vintage of Saint Pierre (or rather if it is all you have available to buy) this is without doubt the wine to choose. 50% new oak. Harvest September 18 to 26.

Score: 94 Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux Maturity: 2025-2040 Date: 16 February 2022

Just as it was from barrel, the 2017 Saint-Pierre is arrestingly beautiful. Black cherry, plum, graphite, spice, new leather, licorice and smoke infuse the 2017 with tons of character. Readers will find a bold, unctuous Saint-Julien bursting at the seams with personality. As always, Saint-Pierre is a dark, brooding Saint-Julien that shows the more virile side of the appellation off to great effect.

Score: 95 Antonio Galloni, Inside Bordeaux Maturity: 2024-2037 Date: 01 March 2020

The 2017 Saint-Pierre was cropped 47hl/ha and matured in 50% new oak. It has a very intense bouquet with black cherries, blueberry and violet aromas, quite Margaux like in style. This is floral and inviting, wonderful delineation and focus. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, a fine bead of acidity and harmony, building nicely with a plush and caressing finish. What a superb Saint-Pierre that will give 20+ years of drinking pleasure.

Score: 93 Neal Martin, Vinous.com Maturity: 2023-2042 Date: 01 February 2020

Mid crimson. Dark fruit and a little smoky/charry on the nose along with some sweetness of oak. Dark and savoury on the palate, the tannins fine and already very supple, as if extraction had been light. Just slightly hard on the finish.

Score: 16 Julia Harding MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2024-2032 Date: 27 April 2018

The deep garnet-purple colored 2017 Saint-Pierre is a little reticent, giving glimpses at warm cassis, baked plums, tobacco and pencil shavings notes with a touch of forest floor. Medium-bodied with a muscular core of sustained black fruit, it has a grainy frame and plenty of freshness, finishing with impressive length. The blend is currently 73% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot and 7% Cabernet Franc.

Score: 91 - 93 Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Date: 27 April 2018

I was able to taste the 2017 Château Saint-Pierre on two separate occasions and this is an undeniably strong effort from this estate as well as for the vintage. A current rough blend of 73% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot and the rest Cabernet Franc aging in 50% new oak, which accounts for 60% of the production, this inky purple beauty offers up loads of crème de cassis, black raspberry, tobacco leaf, and graphite. While this cuvée can be a touch rustic, it’s all elegance and purity in 2017 and has medium to full-bodied richness, perfectly integrated acidity and ripe, sweet tannin. It’s a beautiful, concentrated wine that’s going to need short-term cellaring and keep for two decades or more.

Score: 93 - 95 Jeb Dunnuck, JebDunnuck.com Date: 23 April 2018

This is more layered and impressive than Gloria this year. Full and focused with structure and length.

Score: 92 - 93 James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com Date: 06 April 2018

Focused, showing red and black currant preserve flavors driving along, with a racy graphite streak. Fresh acidity keeps it all moving through the anise-tinged finish. Should be delightful when released.

Score: 91 - 94 James Molesworth, Wine Spectator Date: 04 April 2018