Château Saint-Pierre

The story of Château Saint-Pierre stretches back to 1693, when the vineyard was first planted under the name Serançon. It took the name Saint-Pierre in 1767 when Baron de Saint-Pierre acquired it. A split in 1832 divided the property into two separate estates, Saint-Pierre-Bontemps and Saint-Pierre-Sevaistre, which traded under distinct labels for nearly a century. A Dutch company, Van den Bussche, reunited the parcels in 1923, though it was the acquisition by Henri Martin in 1982 that truly restored the estate's identity and quality. Martin, already the force behind Château Gloria, reconstituted the vineyard and brought consistency to production. The estate is now managed by Jean-Louis Triaud under the Domaines Henri Martin group, with Françoise Martin also involved in the family ownership structure.

• Originally planted in 1693 as Serançon, renamed Saint-Pierre in 1767
• Split into two estates in 1832, reunited in 1923 by Van den Bussche
• Henri Martin purchased and reconstituted the estate in 1982
• Now managed by Jean-Louis Triaud under the Domaines Henri Martin group

Château Saint-Pierre sits within the Saint-Julien-Beychevelle commune in the Médoc, benefiting from the temperate maritime climate that defines the left bank of Bordeaux. The 17-hectare vineyard is planted on Günzian gravel soils, among the oldest gravel deposits in the Médoc, with sand and clay subsoil providing drainage and water retention. These well-drained gravels are ideally suited to Cabernet Sauvignon, which makes up the dominant share of the estate's plantings. With vines averaging 50 to 60 years old, the estate draws on deep root systems that contribute to the concentration and complexity the wines are known for.

• 17 hectares planted on ancient Günzian gravel with sand and clay subsoil
• Located within Saint-Julien-Beychevelle commune, Médoc
• Temperate maritime Bordeaux climate moderates vintage variation
• Vine age averages 50 to 60 years, supporting concentration and depth

The blend at Château Saint-Pierre is led firmly by Cabernet Sauvignon at 75%, with Merlot at 15% and Cabernet Franc rounding out the final 10%. This Cabernet-dominant composition, backed by old vines on gravelly soils, produces wines with a firm tannic structure and notable aging potential. Winemaking takes place at Château Gloria, the sister estate, under an arrangement that has been in place for many years. The estate does not produce a second wine, meaning all production goes into the grand vin. Annual output sits at approximately 5,000 to 6,000 cases, keeping supply relatively limited for a classified growth.

• Cabernet Sauvignon 75%, Merlot 15%, Cabernet Franc 10%
• Wine is vinified at Château Gloria under a longstanding arrangement
• No second wine produced; entire crop goes into the grand vin
• Annual production approximately 5,000 to 6,000 cases

Château Saint-Pierre holds the rank of 4ème Grand Cru Classé in the 1855 Bordeaux Classification, placing it among the fourteen Fourth Growths recognized at that historic classification. Within Saint-Julien, it holds the distinction of being the smallest classified estate in the appellation. Despite its modest size and relatively low production, the estate has attracted attention from critics and collectors who value its old-vine concentration and the consistent stewardship of the Martin family. The absence of a second wine reinforces the estate's all-or-nothing approach to quality, ensuring that only the best fruit reaches the final label.