Chateau Ormes de Pez - Saint-Estephe 2020
Price: $46.35
| Producer | Chateau Ormes de Pez |
| Country | France |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Subregion | Saint-Estephe |
| Varietal | Red Blend |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Sku | 02591 |
Chateau Ormes de Pez Description
Chateau Ormes de Pez is one of the most well respected Crus Bourgeoise estates within the Saint-Estephe appellation. The property has been in the hands of the Cazes family since the late 19th Century. If the Cazes name is familiar, it’s probably because of the ubiquitous Fifth Growth Pauillac Estate, Chateau Lynch Bages. The Cazes family has dutifully tended to the vines at Chateau Ormes de Pez, never compromising on quality. Because of this, the wine is a fantastic value and shining example of the potential of Saint-Estephe terroir.
54% Merlot, 38% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Cabernet Franc and 4% Petit Verdot
Wine Advocate: 90-92 Points
Composed of 54% Merlot, 38% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Cabernet Franc and 4% Petit Verdot, to be aged for around 16 months in French oak barriques, 45% new, the 2020 Ormes de Pez has an alcohol of 13.17%, a pH of 3.69 and an IPT of 79. Deep garnet-purple colored, it springs from the glass with notes of plum preserves, blueberry compote and Morello cherries, plus hints of graphite, wild mushrooms and sautéed herbs. The medium-bodied palate delivers plenty of herbs-laced black fruits with a pleasant chewiness to the texture and lovely freshness, finishing on a lingering fragrant-earth note.
