2025, Château Les Ormes de Pez Blanc, MÉDOC55% Sauvignon Blanc, 45% Smillon The maiden 2025 Ormes de Pez Blanc comes from vines planted three years ago, on four hectares of cooler soils, representing just 3,000 bottles this year (it will increase to around 20,000 in the future). Matured in used oak, tank and amphora, this has an attractive bouquet with white peach, Anjou pear and light white flower scents. The palate is well balanced, with a fine bead of acidity, more texture than the Blanc de

the 2025 is seriously beautiful right out of the gate

A good example of how skilful winemaking adapts to conditions - all the Cabernet Sauvignon has gone into the 1st wine this year because it achieved plenty of natural concentration

Medium to full-bodied with a firm tannic structure on the palate

touches of graphite and pressed flowers

and chalk dust

glossy blackish purple

the cool-fruited energy is invigorating

does not have the purity and depth of its big brother

The 2025 Domaine de Chevalier is a total stunner

Inside Burgundy (2024)

poised and balletic

giving wines of full body and rich texture