Château Saint Pierre 2025, St Julien
IN BOND
Delivery 2028
Appellation - St Julien
Owner - Castel and Suntory
In 2025 this is 78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot, 3% Petit Verdot and 4% Cabernet Franc.
Second wine – Amiral de Beychevelle
Annual production – 500,000 bottles
TASTING NOTES
The 2025 Saint-Pierre (Saint-Julien) does not quite possess the delineation or clarity of the Gloria this year, perhaps summer warmth just impinging on the aromatics more, quite high-toned and opulent. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins, powdery in texture, slightly chalky, but it coheres nicely on the finish. Good backbone and plenty of freshness, there is a dash of white pepper on the finish. Excellent. Drink 2030-2055.
92/94
Neal Martin, vinous.com, May 2026
Exuberant dark fruit. This is structured, with a touch of cedar and polished, fine-grained tannins that are so sophisticated and run the length of the wine. Classy. 78% cabernet sauvignon, 15% merlot, 4% cabernet franc and 3% petit verdot.
96/97
James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com, April 2026
Lovely wine, attractive with lift and bright fruits, great quality, sappy, a lot of slate and pumice stone, roasted coffee beans, intense and concentrated, plenty of ageing ability. Yield 20 hl/ha. 2034-2044.
94
Jane Anson, JaneAnson.com, April 2026
The 2025 Saint-Pierre (Saint-Julien) is superb. Crème de cassis, graphite, licorice, cloves, lavender and inky dark fruit saturate the palate. Cabernet Sauvignon speaks with striking intensity from start to finish. This full-bodied, explosive Saint-Julien delivers the goods, big time. Tasted two times. 2033 - 2045
93/95
Antonio Galloni, vinous.com, April 2026
