The smallest of the Saint-Julien crus, Chateau Saint-Pierre was first established in the 17th century, although a number of legacies subsequently led to the property being split up and dispersed. In 1982, through a combination of good luck and tenacity, current proprietor Henri Martin, who owned neighboring Chateau Gloria, was able to put the estate back together the way it had been in 1855, the year of the famous classification.

Ever since, thanks to the investments made by the owners, Saint-Pierre has been acknowledged as a perfect representative of the Grands Crus Classes of the prestigious Saint-Julien appellation. The estate vineyards, located in the middle of the commune of Beychevelle. These, cover 17 hectares which are planted with 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot, and 10% Cabernet Franc, on soils of Gunzian gravel over clay and sand, and an average vine age of 50 years.

The grapes for Saint-Pierre’s red wine are picked by hand and vinified in the traditional way in heat-regulated stainless steel vats. The wine then spends 14 to 16 months being aged in casks, half of which are replaced every year. The wine is typically a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc.


The 2020 Chateau Saint Pierre, produced by Chateau Saint Pierre in the St Julien sub-region of Bordeaux, France, is a notable Bordeaux blend. This red wine, sealed with a cork and featuring an alcohol content of 13.5%, has garnered significant attention from wine reviewers.

James Suckling awarded this wine a score of 96, describing it as having "attractive aromas of blackberries, plum skins, cloves, cardamom, dark chocolate, cedar and graphite." He praised its "full-bodied, opulent and broad-shouldered" structure, noting its "deep core of ripe black fruit covered with layers of plush and velvety tannins." Suckling recommends trying it after 2027 (jamessuckling.com).

Jeb Dunnuck also rated the wine 96, highlighting its "deeper ruby/purple hue" and "gorgeous aromatics of blackcurrants, smoked tobacco, gravelly earth, and chocolate." Dunnuck emphasized the wine's "elegant, pure, precision style," with "perfectly integrated background oak" and "ripe tannins." He anticipates it will benefit from 4-6 years of aging and has a longevity of 30+ years (jebdunnuck.com).

William Kelley from Robert Parker's Wine Advocate provided a slightly lower score of 93 but still praised its "rich, dramatic" nature, with aromas of "blackberries, blueberry liqueur, anise, clove and brown sugar." Kelley described the wine as "medium to full-bodied, broad and fleshy," with a "ripe core of fruit, succulent acids and powdery tannins" (Robert Parker's Wine Advocate).

Decanter gave it a score of 94, noting its "salty oyster shell and iron nuance" and "slightly granular tannins." The review pointed out its "deep, rich and wide structure" with "firm tannins, a cool minty freshness and good balance" (Decanter).

Wine Enthusiast, offering a score between 92-94, highlighted its "black plum and licorice flavors" and "sense of concentration and power" (Wine Enthusiast).

Wine Spectator rated it 94, describing it as "plush, broad, toasty," with "warmed plum sauce and steeped blackberry notes" and a "lovely sanguine thread" (Wine Spectator).

Vinous, with a score of 95, noted its "scents of blackberry jam, dried herbs, graphite, incense, espresso and licorice," and described it as "powerful, tannic" with an "intensity of the Cabernet Sauvignon" (Vinous).

Jane Anson also gave it 95, calling it "rich, deep, young, vibrant" with "fiercely powerful tannins" and "blueberry and bilberry fruits" (janeanson.com).

Jeff Leve, rating it 94, praised its "notes of espresso, smoke, tobacco, incense, spice and red currants" and described the palate as "soft, seductive, and long" (TheWineCellarInsider.com).

In summary, the 2020 Chateau Saint Pierre is praised for its rich aromatics, structured body, and significant aging potential, making it a standout in the Bordeaux region.