Deep ruby color; blackcurrant, cherry, strawberry, raspberry, chocolate, licorice, walnut, flowers, spice, savory, tobacco notes on the nose and palate.
Dry; ripe, chewy tannins; refreshing acidity (3.71 pH). Tannins provide notable structure without being obnoxious. Balanced, chalky, calm in the mouth with touch of austerity, but evolves into red-and-black fruit easy drinker. Medium-plus body. Classic left-bank blend of 58% cabernet sauvignon, 38% merlot, 4% petit verdot. Vinification in temperature-controlled stainless steel and wooden conical vats. Aged 12 months in 50% medium-toast oak barrels (20% new, 30% one-year-old) and 50% in stainless steel tanks. The regimen allows for both fruit freshness and subtle oak. 13.5% ABV
This is Château de Pez’s second label, presenting famed Saint-Estèphe wine at more affordable level. Standout value. Not overly complex, delivers famed St.-Estèphe fruit. Remarkable opportunity to experience quality Bordeaux wine and Saint-Estèphe terroir at a price that will not give your accountant the flutters.
Château de Pez is located across the road from Château Calon-Ségur in the northern part of Saint Estèphe. It is owned by the Champagne house Louis Roederer. Created in the 15th century, Château de Pez is the oldest domaine in Saint Estèphe. The Pontac family, the creators of Haut-Brion, put in the vineyards. The domaine was the property of the French state after the French Revolution, then was owned by a succession of families until Louis Roederer’s purchase in 1995.
The estate is located west of the town of Saint-Estèphe and consists of 104 contiguous acres, 94 under vine (descriptions of exact acreage vary). The vineyard is on a high plateau with well-exposed slopes. The wine is racked every three months during its aging. At six months, it is fined using egg whites. There is no filtration at bottling.
Château de Pez 2nd Pez Saint-Estèphe 2020 is fresh with impressive structure and balance. Classic left-bank Bordeaux blend led by cabernet sauvignon, but with healthy dose of merlot. Smooth, velvety texture. Second label of acclaimed Château de Pez. Pair with lamb, baked lamb, lamb burgers; beef dishes, grilled, roasted; pork tenderloin, braised pork; venison, other wild game; roasted or grilled chicken. Grains, pasta, rice dishes with savory elements. Cheese—aged cheeses; aged gouda, aged comté; manchego, aged cheddar. $33-38
