Château Ormes de Pez - Saint-Estèphe 2020
94/100
RVF
94/100
Terre de Vins
94/100
Le Figaro
94/100
Yves Beck
93/100
Decanter
93/100
Wine Enthusiast
"Particularly good with a truly superb brightness and admirable fruit definition! ~ La RVF"
"Over the past six years, the proportion of Merlot has increased, lending this already charming cuvée greater stability, roundness, and body. The expressive, fruity nose heralds a fleshy, fresh, easy-drinking palate, framed by lively, ripe tannins. The delicate, powdery, licorice-flavored palette is already a pleasure to taste. (Terre de Vins 2021) A beautifully crafted wine that has belonged to the Cazes family, also at the helm of Château Lynch-Bages in Pauillac, since 1940. - Delivery in wooden cases is available for orders of 6 bottles of this wine (depending on the country and shipping method selected).
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Eye
Dark color, shiny disc
Nose
Expressive with a fruity bouquet centered around blackberry and blackcurrant. Floral and spicy notes, hints of pepper.
Mouth
Powerful and elegant attack, velvety and full-bodied wine with fine, invigorating tannins. Fresh and delicate aromas of black plum and licorice. Long, captivating finish.
Serve
At 16-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2024
Drink before
2038+
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy with duck breast with red berries, roast beef, fig tart...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2022 guide) 3 stars (High-quality production, serving as a benchmark in its sector)
About the estate:
Les Ormes has disappeared, but the hamlet of Pez is still home to this beautiful property, acquired by Jean-Michel Cazes. The winemaking process is carried out under the watchful eye of the teams at Château Lynch-Bages, adding a little extra soul and, above all, a great deal of elegance to the wine. With more careful and precise winemaking techniques than in the past, the wines have gained in refinement.
Decanter
Wine rated (2021 guide) 93/100
About wine:
Concentrated and juicy aromas of blueberry, raspberry, and blackcurrant. The wine is dominated by Merlot (following a restructuring of the vineyard to better align the grapes with the terroir), with bite and freshness. With a lovely smoky touch, this is another successful vintage for Ormes de Pez. 4% Petit Verdot completes the blend. 3.69 hl. 45% new oak. A yield of 42 hl/ha, which is not as low here as at Lynch Bages due to more clayey soil and because Merlot was less affected by drought than Cabernet Sauvignon. 2024-2038
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2024 guide) 94/100
Rated estate (2022 guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or quality winemakers producing good-quality wines; you won't be disappointed when tasting the wines from these estates)
About wine:
Always beautifully crafted, the wine is particularly good in 2020 with truly superb brightness and admirable fruit definition. Elegant, yet intense and endowed with elegant tannins, it is already irresistible.
About the estate:
This beautiful property owes its name to the magnificent elm trees that once adorned its garden. Owned by the Cazes family (Lynch-Bages) since the 1930s, Ormes de Pez produces a wine that appeals to connoisseurs with its full, rich and seductive bouquet. It is generally drunk fairly quickly and has shown great consistency for over ten years, thanks to the work of a well-oiled team. A good deal.
Wine Enthusiast
Wine rated (2021 guide) 93/100
About wine:
Owned by the Cazes de Lynch-Bages family in Pauillac, this wine is a quality wine that is in keeping with the tradition of this estate. With its well-structured tannins supporting aromas of black plum skin, this wine has good potential in the medium term.
James Suckling
Rated estate (2022 guide) Recommended
Le Figaro vins
Wine rated (2023 guide) 94/100
About wine:
A lovely nose of freesia and lily, slightly peppery like a Pinot Noir, followed by a delicate palate with lots to say, featuring notes of blackberry, blackcurrant, and sandalwood, and a captivating finish. Between 2023 and 2053.
Terre de Vins
Wine rated (2021 guide) 94/100
About wine:
Over the past six years, the proportion of Merlot has increased, lending this already charming cuvée greater stability, roundness, and body. The expressive, fruity nose heralds a full-bodied, fresh, easy-drinking palate, framed by lively, ripe tannins. The delicate, powdery, licorice-flavored palette is already very pleasant to taste.
Yves Beck
Wine rated (2022 guide) 94/100
About wine:
Ormes de Pez benefits from clay-limestone soil where Merlot thrives, as well as sandy-limestone soil that is ideal for Cabernet Sauvignon. The wine has good density and fine, perfectly integrated tannins. The limestone character of the terroir comes through in chalky nuances that are noticeable on both the nose and palate. A dense, powerful wine with a finish that is ideally extended by its structure. An Ormes de Pez with character that deserves a little aging. 2027-2045
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