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Saint Pierre 2009

St Julien, Fourth Growth

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Tasting Notes

The 2009 Saint-Pierre knocks the ball out of the park. It is a stunning Saint-Julien that has blossomed in recent years. I must confess that none of the previous bottles intimated the potential shown here. It is more compact, tighter on the nose than its peers, opening seductively with gorgeous graphite and bayleaf infused black fruit, real mineralité and great tension. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin, juicy to the point where it belies the backbone, very nicely poised with a precise and long graphite finish. Ducru-Beacaillou and Léoville Las-Cases - here is your challenger to the crown.

Score: 96

Neal Martin, Vinous.com Maturity: 2022 - 2050 01 March 2019

The all-time greatest wine I have ever tasted from Saint-Pierre, this estate, the smallest of the grand cru classes of St.-Julien, has an opaque purple color and a spectacular nose of subtle charcoal, creme de cassis, blackberry, and incense. Full-bodied, with striking intensity and flamboyantly rich, exuberant flavors bursting with extract, the St. Pierre has no hard edges, but rather massive, incredibly well-endowed blockbuster style, which should prove to be monumental. Give it 6-8 years to take on more definition and calm down, but this is a 30- to 40-year wine. Bravo!

Score: 98

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2018-2058 01 March 2012

This has been a fabulous wine over recent vintages, but I do not think many consumers have caught on. Of course, there is far less of this classified-growth St.-Julien than of any of the Leovilles, Beychevelle, Talbot, Gruaud Larose, or Branaire Ducru. Unbelievably powerful, rich, and impressive, this may be the finest St.-Pierre ever made. An inky/purple color is followed by notes of creme de cassis, spring flowers, and forest floor, a layered, full-bodied, powerful mouthfeel, perfect balance, and extraordinary richness, purity, and unctuosity. This great St.-Julien should hit its peak in 7-10 years, and last for 30-50. Bravo! (Tasted two times.)

Score: 94 - 98

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2017-2067 27 April 2010

Beautiful aromas of mole, raspberries and flowers, follow through to a full body, with firm tannins and a juicy finish. Minerals and flowers. Already delicious and attractive. Best after 2019.

Score: 93

James Suckling, - Maturity: 2019+ 15 February 2012

Sultanas and subtle spices on the nose. Full-bodied, with chewy tannins and excellent fruit concentration. Long and succulent. Stylish stuff.

Score: 91 - 94

James Suckling, Wine Spectator 01 April 2010

This is the smallest estate in the St Julien appellation, neighbouring Beychevelle, Branaire-Ducru and Gruaud-Larose. Quality has improved dramatically since 2005 and this is now a rising star. A savoury nose with blackcurrants. Fresh black concentrated fruit, impressive weight and firm tannins.

Score: 90 - 93

Albany Vintners, - 01 April 2010