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Saint Pierre 2011

St Julien, Fourth Growth

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Tasting Notes

The dense, deep ruby/purple-colored 2011 Saint-Pierre is a more masculine wine in this light to mid-weight vintage. It reveals serious structure, tannin and meat, but whether or not it all comes together over the next 4-5 years is a legitimate question. With good purity and chewiness, it is a fuller, riper, bigger style, but it is not yet knit fully. There is plenty of potential, but only time will tell. Forget it for 3-4 years, and keep your fingers crossed. (87+)

Score: 87

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com 01 April 2014

This 2011 boasts a dense ruby/purple color as well as copious notes of crème de cassis, incense, lead pencil shavings and perhaps a hint of truffles. Medium to full-bodied with surprising density, impressive purity, decent acidity and serious length, this St.-Julien should easily last for two decades or more. While the 2011 Saint-Pierre will not make anyone forget the 2009 or 2010, it is an outstanding effort. Yields were somewhat higher than at other estates (42 hectoliters per hectare), and the final blend includes a whopping 81% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot and 4% Cabernet Franc that came in at 13% natural alcohol. Proprietor Jean-Louis Triaud has been on a qualitative tear with this estate as well as with his much larger property, Gloria.

Score: 90 - 93

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2012-2032 27 April 2012

The Saint Pierre is a blend of 81% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot and 4% Cabernet Franc. It has a wonderful bouquet that equals the 2009 and 2010 with superb delineation and focus, surfeit with exuberant red fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with mineral rich raspberry and strawberry fruit struck through with graphite and tobacco. Very poised on the finish, this is a very impressive Saint Julien. Tasted April 2012.

Score: 91 - 93

Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com 30 April 2012

Very good floral but firm fruit-- a very good expression of Saint-Julien from a chateau that is on top form.

Score: 17

Decanter, Decanter.com Maturity: 2015-2025 16 April 2012

Inky core, dark cherry rim. Refined dark fruit and graphite nose. Moreish and fresh and alive on the palate, fully structured and still balanced by the juicy fruit in the middle. Just a bit dry on the finish. (JH)

Score: 16

Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2018-2028 16 April 2012

This has a nice briary frame, with a core of blackberry coulis, plum eau-de-vie and sweet tobacco. Solid, juicy finish.

Score: 89 - 92

James Molesworth, Wine Spectator 11 April 2012

Shows aromas and flavors of blueberries and minerals. Medium to full body, with polished tannins and a minerally aftertaste. Reminds me of the 2004.

Score: 89 - 90

James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com 01 April 2012