Chateau Pierre 1er St.-Emilion 2020

Vinous - Antonio Galloni : 92 Points

(12/2022) The 2020 Pierre 1er is a very pretty, mid-weight Saint-Emilion. Ripe red-toned fruit, mocha, spice and rose petal are nicely amplified. Supple and forward, but not at all heavy, the Pierre 1er is an attractive, forward Saint-Emilion that will drink well right out of the gate. Drinking Window: 2025 - 2035.

Decanter : 92 Points

(1/4/2023) Ripe blue fruits on the nose, chewy and plush tannins, but not too heavy or thick, more textured and finely mouthcoating but with ripe and cool blue fruits rather than heady perfumed black fruits which gives freshness more than overt power or concentration. Still quite sticky and chewy, ripe with plenty of fresh strawberry and cherry. Stops a little short, the texture just taking control but nice elements here. Feels well worked, just forward and overt right now. Does have an element of restraint and I like the gentle, defined salty touch on the end. Full and powerful right now, yet still with charm. Drinking Window: 2025 - 2039.

James Suckling : 94 Points

(5/14/2023) Juicy fruit with crushed stone and a crunchy undertone. Blue fruits. Floral. Medium body. Linear fine tannins and a crisp finish. Citrusy undertones. Salty and minerally, too. Drink after 2025.

Jeb Dunnuck : 91 Points

(3/29/2023) Lots of truffly earth, leather, flowers, espresso, and assorted red and black fruits emerge from the 2020 Chateau Pierre 1Er, a medium-bodied, focused, straight, elegant 2020. It opens up nicely with time in the glass and has enough structure to warrant just a few years of bottle age. It should have no issues drinking nicely through 2035+. Maturity: 2023 - 2035.