2019 Château Saint-Pierre

Description

94-96    Neal Martin for Vinous
“The 2019 Saint-Pierre, the sibling of Gloria owned by Domaines Martin rather than the Right Bank estate, is an address that has rapidly become one of the go-to Saint-Juliens in recent years. The bouquet is exquisite: pure blackberry, raspberry and briary scents infused with cedar and hints of mocha, very well defined a little more generous than Gloria. The palate is fresh and detailed with grippy tannins. Very good structure here, a sturdy yet paradoxically elegant wine with a lip-smacking salinity on the long finish. Superb, absolutely superb.” (June 2020)

94-96    Jeb Dunnuck
“The 2019 Château Saint-Pierre (Saint Julien) checks in as 79% Cabernet Sauvignon and 21% Merlot. It’s a big, rich, powerful wine loaded with notions of blackcurrants, smoked earth, chocolate, and violet notes. It shows more elegance on the palate and is medium to full-bodied, has beautiful tannins, and a terrific sense of freshness and purity. It’s going to need 4-6 years of bottle age yet will drink well for 30 years or more.” (June 2020)

95    Jane Anson for Decanter
“Needs time to open up, this is a confident wine with a ton of tannin, and will require a bit of patience but you’ll be richly rewarded.” (May 2020)

92-94    Antonio Galloni for Vinous
“The 2019 Saint-Pierre (Pomerol), is striking in 2019. Deep and beautifully layered in the glass, the 2019 possesses superb balance and intensity. The edges could use a bit of polishing, but hopefully élevage will take care of that. As always, Saint-Pierre is a decidedly potent Pomerol. The 2019 is especially fine.” (June 2020)