2017 Saint-Pierre Pomerol

91 POINTS

Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW - Wine Advocate

The 2017 Saint-Pierre (Pomerol) is a blend of 95% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Franc, aged for 14 months in French oak barrels, 50% new. Medium to deep garnet-purple color, it strides boldly out of the glass with pronounced notions of stewed plums, dried mulberries and baked cherries plus hints of Ceylon tea and tobacco. Medium bodied, the palate is chock-full of expressive black fruit preserves, framed by rounded tannins and just enough freshness, finishing earthy. Drinking Window : 2020 - 2035. 91+

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Jeb Dunnuck

From vines located between Vieux Château Certan and Le Pin (I’d call those good neighbors), the inky 2017 Château Saint-Pierre lends credence to the assertion that Pomerol was the star of the Right Bank in 2017. The first vintage where they’ve included Cabernet Franc in the blend, the 2017 has a rounded, voluptuous, even sexy profile as well as the classic damp earth, violets, and ripe red and black Merlot fruit that’s made this appellation so famous. It has plenty of texture as well as notable purity and elegance.

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James Suckling

This is very good for the vintage with no shortage of black fruit, which is enveloped by firm, grainy tannins and follows through to a medium to long finish.

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Jacques Perrin - Vinifera

Robe rubis. Le nez se présente fin et racé, sur des touches florales et épicées. Le palais se distingue par une structure équilibrée, à la trame continue et à la finale soutenue.

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Antonio Galloni MW - Vinous

The 2017 Saint-Pierre (Pomerol) is virile and brooding, and yet all the elements come together in the glass. This is a powerful, dense and hearty Pomerol. Black cherry, plum, leather, smoke, spice, grilled herbs, tobacco and licorice infuse the 2017 with notable character and depth.

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Jeff Leve - The Wine Cellar Insider

Flowers, licorice, wet earth and plummy fruits delivered in a medium bodied, soft, polished manner. On the backend, you'll enjoy silky, ripe, earthy plums.

Philippe Maurange - La Revue du Vin de France

Complet et élégant, un cru discret, mais très bien situé sur le plateau pomerolais. A redécouvrir. Le cru discret de la famille Pradel de Lavaux, très bien placé sur le plateau de Pomerol (à l'ombre de l'église paroissiale), brille par sa finesse, son caractère à la fois crémeux et très élégant. La riche saveur offre des pointes florales lactiques. La forme de bouche possède beaucoup de classe. 16-17/20

Jacques Dupont - Le Point

Nez fruits noirs, bouche plaisante, souple, cacao, assez dense, bon milieu de bouche velouté, amertume du boisé, devrait bien évoluer. 14/20