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2011 Ch. Saint Pierre, St. Julien

Ch. Saint Pierre, St. Julien
This is an old-style, classic St Julien built to last, with masses of structure and potential. The 65% Cabernet Sauvignon in the blend accounts for its firm, curranty aroma as well as the crisp, fresh acidity on the palate. There is a real sense of density to the core of the wine, a lovely persistence on the finish and considerable class overall.
(Alun Griffiths MW, Berrys' Wine Buying Director)

Once again, this château punches well above its weight. This is no longer the hidden gem of St Julien as the five previous vintages have propelled this wine to the forefront of the appellation. For me it is up there with Léoville-Barton and Gruaud-Larose and very often outperforms them. Black jammy fruits abound on the nose, with some sweetness and intensity. Lovely, intense black berries coat the palate with lots of focus and intensity. A very generous yet very well balanced wine and a very long finish
(Max Lalondrelle, Berrys' Fine Wine Buying Director)Château Saint-Pierre

BBR Decanter Parker Tim Atkin Wine Spectator
17/20 17/20 90 - 93/100 94 89 - 92/100
Ch. Saint Pierre, St. Julien
Very good floral but firm fruit-- a very good expression of Saint-Julien from a château that is on top form.
(4/5 Stars - Decanter – Bordeaux 2011 coverage – April 2012)

BBR Decanter Parker Tim Atkin Wine Spectator
17/20 17/20 90 - 93/100 94 89 - 92/100
Ch. Saint Pierre, St. Julien
This 2011 boasts a dense ruby/purple color as well as copious notes of creme 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.
(Robert Parker - Wine Advocate - April 2012)



BBR Decanter Parker Tim Atkin Wine Spectator
17/20 17/20 90 - 93/100 94 89 - 92/100
Ch. Saint Pierre, St. Julien
This has a nice briary frame, with a core of blackberry coulis, plum eau-de-vie and sweet tobacco. Solid, juicy finish.
Wine Spectator's 2011 Top-Scoring Red Bordeaux
(James Molesworth, Wine Spectator, April 10, 2012)

BBR Decanter Parker Tim Atkin Wine Spectator
17/20 17/20 90 - 93/100 94 89 - 92/100
Ch. Saint Pierre, St. Julien
Product: 11962
Maturity: Drink 2018-2030 (For laying down)
Vintage: 2011
Origin: France » Bordeaux » St Julien Map of the region
Producer: Château Saint-Pierre
Grape Variety: Cab.Sauvignon Blend
Style: Medium-Full Bodied, Dry, 12.5% alcohol
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