Château De Pez Saint-Estèphe Rouge

Saint-Estèphe, Bordeaux, France

Varietal(s): 61% Cabernet Sauvignon, 38% Merlot, 1% Cabernet Franc

Classic Saint-Estèphe darker fruits, damp earth, coffee, and leafy herbs all emerge from the 2023 Château De Pez, a little gem of a wine that's based on 61% Cabernet Sauvignon, 38% Merlot, and 1% Cabernet Franc and aged 15 months in 50% new barrels. Medium to full-bodied on the palate, it has a focused, layered, elegant mouthfeel, beautifully integrated tannins, and a great finish. Give it 3-4 years and enjoy bottles over the following 20 years or more.

94pts. Jeb Dunnuck