A historic site in Saint Estephe, Château de Pez is one of the oldest vineyards of the appellation. Created in 1452, it had numerous owners before being bought back in 1995 for the Maison de Champagne Louis Roederer. The site is across the road from Chateau Calon-Segur as its 38-hectare property is set on diverse terroirs of limestone, marnous sands and gravel giving depth and richness to its wines.
Over the years I have admired these wines for producing good values that are considerably lower priced but similar quality to the neighboring properties. Their ‘Grand Vin’ spends one year in barrel, and then the wine is fined using fresh egg whites, with no filtration. It is then aged in wood (40% new oak) for 12 to 16 months. Winemaker and general manager Nicolas Glumineau was born in 1974 and has been living in Bordeaux for over 25 years. He studied at the University of Oenology in Bordeaux and he serves as winemaker and general manager at Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande as well. His new grand vin, the 2020 Chateau de Pez (OB, 93) is deep and complex with silky tannins and good viscosity. Learn more about this outstanding winery at https://mmdusa.net/portfolio/chateau-de-pez and here are my reviews of the new Chateau de Pez wines.
2020 Chateau de Pez- The 2020 Chateau de Pez exudes class with its deep core in the glass. Ripe dark currants melange with dark chocolate and mocha tones with kirsch cordial on the palate. Very soft, with silky tannins, this is rich and layered stuff that will drink well for decades to come. Drink 2024-2040- 93
2019 Chateau de Pez ‘2nd’ Red Wine- The 2019 ‘2nd’ by Chateau de Pez is a blend of 58% Cabernet Sauvignon, 38% Merlot with a whopping 12% Petit Verdot. It is nicely tannic once on the mouth with a smooth mouthfeel. Layers of green bell pepper and dark chocolate shavings emerge from the Petit Verdot, alongside boysenberry cordial, pencil lead and espresso grounds. This is really good stuff to consume now and over the next decade. Give this an hour in the decanter before enjoying. Drink 2023-2033- 91