The complex nose displays notes of licorice, fresh blackcurrant and red roses, mingled with aromas of Havana cigars and hints of pink peppercorn. Starts out clear-cut on the palate, becoming full-bodied before leading into a delicate finish underpinned by creamy and silky tannins. The delicious flavours are dominated by fresh blackcurrant notes, accompanied by more mineral overtones of gunflint and wet stones after the rain.
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. Drink 2029-2046.
Rated 94/100 Jeb Dunnuck
