Château Saint-Pierre 4ème Grand Cru Classé 2012

Der Wein des Château Saint-Pierre gehört zweifelsfrei zu den Aushängeschildern der Appellation Saint-Julien. Klassisch im Stil, raffiniert in der Darbietung, überzeugt der Saint-Pierre Jahr für Jahr mit seiner Dichte, der Komplexität und seiner Reichhaltigkeit. Der 2012er ist ein weicher und opulenter Jahrgang mit dem typischen Bukett nach reifen Waldfrüchten, Tabak und Waldboden. Am Gaumen dicht und präzise, die dunkle Beerenfrucht mannigfaltig untermalt von mineralisch-würzigen Akzenten. Die perfekt integrierte Säure und geschliffene Tannine führen in einen sehr langen Nachhall.

A soft, somewhat fleshy and opulent style of St.-Julien, this 2012 has a deep ruby/purple color, good minerality, moderate tannin, and a full but more precocious and accessible style than its neighbors such as Léoville Poyferré and Beychevelle. This is more along the lines of the juicy, succulent Talbot, but certainly has aging potential. Two to four years of bottle age is recommended and then consumption over the following two decades. Robert Parker

A blend of 78% Cabernet Sauvignon and 22% Merlot cropped at 38hl/ha the Saint Pierre 2012 has a nicely defined, conservative bouquet of blackberry, graphite and cold stone. The Cabernet feels ripe and like many wines, it is direct, no-frills bouquet. The palate is medium-bodied with a crisp, chalky texture entry. There is a pleasant brightness to this Saint Pierre with an edgy, graphite tinged finish. Very fine. Neal Martin

Medium-dark ruby-purple. Autumnal aromas of aromatic cedar, underbrush and smoke complement blackcurrant and floral notes on the nose. Then bright and fresh on the palate, with delicate black cherry and graphite flavors carrying through on the long, minerally finish. Another excellent wine from this property, which has been on a roll of late. Vinous

Intriguing vibrant nose. Lots of vitality here. The experience of tasting this wine is pretty seamless. It certainly finishes dry but offers lots of interest and diversion on the way. No excess sweetness. Jancis Robinson