The 2017 Château Ormes de Pez is a charming, medium-bodied St-Estèphe that is highly approachable. It features soft tannins, juicy black cherries, cassis, cedar, and subtle toasted vanilla notes from aging in 45% new French oak. The wine displays excellent freshness, balance, and a mineral-tinged finish.
Key Details & Tasting Profile
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Blend: 51% Merlot, 42% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit Verdot
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Nose: Ripe black fruits (blackcurrant and plum), graphite, cedar, and earthy tobacco notes.
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Palate: Juicy, rounded, and silky. Supple tannins give it a forward character that makes it a pleasure to drink now, while retaining excellent tension and a spicy finish.
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Drinking Window: Drinking beautifully now and is expected to hold or develop further complexity through 2030.
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Decanter: 92/100
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James Suckling: 92/100
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Wine Enthusiast: 93/100
- The Wine Cellar Insider: 90/100
