2025, Château de Pez, SAINT-ESTÈPHEThe oldest estate in Saint Estphe established in 1452. Highly regarded Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel owned by Champagne Louis Roederer. 2% Cabernet Franc, 56% Cabernet Sauvignon, 42% Merlot. Lovely clear fragrance. Purity of red berries straight away, this is super refined and juicy. Wow this is exceptional, so pure and finessed, beautifully fine and filagreed. Theres density but no overt muscularity and flesh. This is straightforward and well defined,

the 2023 unfolds into a medium-bodied and neatly concentrated Trousseau

Potential upscore when in bottle

that is the magic of Saint-Émilion plateau

floral mouth-feel

The palate is medium-bodied with a viscous opening

the 2024 is another strong wine from the team led by Technical Director Vincent Millet

A fractional coffee note at the very end complexifies the long finish

spice and light pastry overtones add layers of nuance

A fine deep crimson ruby colour

Grilled almonds and walnuts appear towards the finish

Layers of acidity

The yield was around 30hl/ha in 2018