Château St Pierre, 4ème Cru Classé, St Julien, 2025
Although we've said St Julien was the most consistent appellation in the Medoc, there were still a few disappointments. We don't get the Henri Martin wines this year. St Pierre is fractionally less severe than Gloria, but it comes across as very noire with hulking tannins. Probably a bit too much extraction for our tastes.
critic reviews
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.
Introverted and reserved, with a suggestion of oxidative character, the 2025 Saint-Pierre is somewhat disappointing at this stage, revealing aromas of spice and dark berries. Medium- to full-bodied, dense and concentrated, it’s built around a firm, assertive tannic frame, concluding with a somewhat dry finish. The sample was prepared on April 13 for a tasting on April 21, which may not fully reflect the wine’s evolution—particularly during the en primeur period, when wines can change markedly from day to day. It will merit reassessment after élevage.