Appellations

Saint Pierre 2013

St Julien, Fourth Growth

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Tasting Notes

The 2013 Château Saint-Pierre should not be overlooked and it is a Saint-Julien that surpassed my expectations. It has a delightful, fresh, simple nose that deserves to be shipped straight to a gentleman's club down St. James Street. Classic Claret in other words. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin, well judged acidity, harmonious and balanced with a nicely poised, simple but effective, citrus-fresh and rounded finish. Enjoy this over the next decade.

Score: 88 Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2017-2027 Date: 28 October 2016

The Saint Pierre 2013 has slightly more composed bouquet than the Château Gloria, although it still has a low degree of fruit intensity. The palate is medium-bodied with a salty entry. It still feels a little coarse in the mouth but hopefully the oak will round it out by the time of bottling. Tasted April 2014.

Score: 84 - 86 Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Date: 01 April 2014

Deep colour, ripe smoky cassis nose, good ripeness and clarity of fruit, smoothness and charm to come.

Score: 90 Decanter, Decanter.com Maturity: 2018-2028 Date: 01 April 2014

On the sinewy side, with savory and chalky notes framing the core of plum pit, blood orange and pomegranate. This is cedary on the finish. Might struggle to fill out fully.

Score: 84 - 87 James Molesworth, Wine Spectator Date: 01 April 2014

Very good core of raspberry and light walnut character on the palate, with a medium body, light tannins and a fresh finish. A little short.

Score: 87 - 88 James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com Date: 01 April 2014

Fairly basic black fruit, light tannins. Easy, smooth, unremarkable. (15.5)

Score: 15 - 16 Jancis Robinson MW, Richard Hemming, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2016-2023 Date: 01 April 2014