Château Ormes de Pez - Saint-Estèphe - Red - 2019

Wine:

The 2019 Red Saint-Estèphe Château Ormes de Pez reveals a rich, generous, and powerful style. Focused on ripe dark fruit flavors, it’s beautifully rounded, with supple tannins that soften the finish. A reliable classic—ready to enjoy now, or to cellar for another five years. Rated 93/100 by the French wine guide RVF.

Vinification:

Hand harvested and selectively sorted in the vineyard. Traditional vinification. Aged for 16 months in French oak barrels, 45% of which are new.

Color:

Intense red with purplish highlights.

Nose:

Richly layered with ripe, aromatic notes of black and red fruits.

Palate:

Fresh, elegant, and aromatic, with a tannic structure that seamlessly integrates into the wine’s balance, leading to a long, persistent finish.

Temperature:

Serve between 14 and 16°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Lamb shoulder confit with prunes, grilled side of beef, thyme-roasted squab.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2038

Benefiting from the same meticulous care as Château Lynch-Bages—both owned by the Cazes family—Château Ormes de Pez is managed with all the precision of a Grand Cru Classé. This top-tier Saint-Estèphe, set slightly inland from the Gironde, delivers outstanding value for money. It continues to win over wine lovers with its generous, perfumed bouquet and irresistible charm.