2021 Saint-Pierre (St-Julien)

70% Cabernet Sauvignon/14% Merlot/9% Cabernet Franc/7% Petit Verdot. 13.3% Alcohol, Yield: 34 hL/ha. Ageing: 55% new oak. Dark fruit - plum and cassis - with a stony, mineral impression underneath. A touch of tobacco leaf and cedarwood. Chalky tannins, lively acidity, and a cool, almost menthol finish. (NT 27/05/22)
Origin
St-Julien, Medoc, Bordeaux FRANCE
Colour
red
Wine Style
dry
Dominant Grape
Cabernet Sauvignon
Closure Style
cork
Maturity
young
Bottle Size
75cl
Case Quantity
6
Alcohol
13.5%
Wine Score
91-93 points, William Kelley, robertparker.com, April 2022
90-92 points, Neal Martin, vinous.com, April 2022
91-93 points, Antonio Galloni, vinous.com, April 2022
93 points, Jane Anson, janeanson.com, April 2022

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2021 Saint-Pierre (St-Julien)

Media Reviews

William Kelley

The 2021 Saint-Pierre is very pretty, offering up aromas of plums, wild berries, sweet spice box, cigar wrapper and nicely integrated new oak. Medium to full-bodied, ample and layered, it`s a charming, fleshy wine with lively acids and fine length on the finish. It`s a blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Merlot, 9% Cabernet Franc and fully 7% Petit Verdot—the latter having, in fact, been co-planted among Cabernet in some of the estate`s older vine holdings, but only formally identified as such now. 91-93 points

Neal Martin

The 2021 Saint-Pierre (Saint-Julien) is tighter and more controlled on the nose compared to the Gloria, which was picked one day later. It feels nicely focused, with a little more mineral tension. The palate is medium-bodied and a bit coarser than the Gloria. Quite dense, with fine grip, driven along by the Cabernet Sauvignon, and fine tannins. Over three samples, it just narrows a little toward the finish, which is missing a bit of heft. Nevertheless, a commendable and classic Saint-Pierre. 90-92 points

Antonio Galloni

The 2021 Saint-Pierre is very nicely done. It shows all of its typical signatures - dark fruit, brooding intensity and muscle - but with the intensity dialed down a bit, which I must say, is not a bad thing at all. Plum, lavender, crushed rocks, menthol and licorice are nicely pushed forward. With a bit less tannic clout than most vintages, I suspect the 2021 will also drink well with minimal cellaring. Tasted two times. 91-93 points

Jane Anson

Enjoyable damson and red cherry fruit, sandalwood smoke adds depth though the mid palate, with stretched out tannins studded through with white pepper and turmeric. This is bight and well handled, good strcutre, firm tannins, austere but finessed. 34hl/h yield, first year organic conversion, Jean-Michel Comme consultant. 93 points

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