Chateau Saint-Pierre 4eme Cru Classe, Saint-Julien 2018

The 2018 Saint-Pierre is even more intense than the Gloria on the nose, actually reminding me of the Léoville Poyferré that I tasted alongside. Copious black cherries, lavender, incense and violet just storm from the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy black fruit laced with cedar and charcoal. Delivering wonderful delineation and focus and a disarming silky finish, this fulfills the promise that it showed from barrel. An outstanding Saint-Julien that should age well over the next 20–30 years.

• Drinking Window: 2023 - 2045
• Reviewer Name: Neal Martin
• Review Date: March 2021