Ormes De Pez St Estephe 2017

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Ormes De Pez
Label Name:
 
St Estephe
Vintage:
 
2017
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Saint-Estèphe, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
51% Merlot, 42% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit Verdot.
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Enthusiast 93; James Suckling 92; Decanter 92; Robert Parker/Wine Advocate 90; Jeb Dunnuck 89–91

Tasting Note
Black cherry and cassis with forest‑floor, tobacco and earthy notes. Medium-bodied, juicy black fruit, grainy texture and a mineral‑tinged, persistent finish.

Food Pairing
Roast lamb, grilled steak, braised beef, aged cheeses; Asian pairings: Korean barbecue, char siu (Cantonese roast pork), Peking duck, Szechuan beef, rich soy‑braised dishes.

Production Method
Hand‑harvested, fermented in selected vats and matured ~15 months in oak barrels (portion new oak) before bottling.

Vineyard Info
Owned and managed by the Cazes family (owners of Lynch‑Bages); ~33–37 hectares around the hamlet of Pez with long historic roots. Jean‑Charles Cazes oversees production.