The 2022 Château Saint-Pierre is a Grand Cru Classé from Saint‑Julien, and it arrives with an unusual breadth of strong critical support for the estate. In a hot, dry Bordeaux year, reviewers repeatedly note that it combines ripeness with shape and freshness, leaning into Cabernet Sauvignon’s authority without turning jammy.
Blending details vary by source, but most critics describe a Cabernet-led wine: Jeb Dunnuck cites “80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Merlot, and the rest Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot,” while Jeff Leve reports “75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot, and 10% Petit Verdot.” Either way, the profile is consistent: dark fruit, graphite, florals, and mineral tones, backed by serious tannin.
The top reviews are excellent. Dunnuck (98 points) calls it “deeply colored, powerful, full-bodied,” with “beautiful tannins,” adding it “’s going to stand with the truly greats… [of] the entire Médoc.” James Suckling (97) labels it “a posh, sophisticated St.-Julien” that “manages to maintain freshness” and finishes “for almost a minute,” concluding, “Really exciting.” Chris Kissack for The Wine Independent (96) describes “a huge wine, structurally confident,” and goes as far as “An impressive, must-buy 2022,” noting the label alcohol reads 13%.
Aromatically and on the palate, the descriptors converge. Wine Spectator (95) finds it “ripe and vivid,” with “plum, cassis and boysenberry,” plus “violet and anise.” Jane Anson (95) highlights “intense but savoury… blue and black fruit” and “chalky edge to the tannins.” Vinous (95) emphasizes “inky dark fruit… lavender, licorice, spice and graphite,” calling it “superb.” Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate is more restrained at 93+ points, framing it as “velvety and suave,” “rich but integrated,” and “a more classical expression.”
Drink windows reflect its structure: Leve suggests 2028–2050; Wine Spectator 2027–2040; Suckling from 2029.
