Winery - Chateau de Pez
* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
An open and easy wine, and very nicely done for this tough year. Red-fruit aromas, with cedar and herb accents. Lighter cabernet flavors. Shows good balance and a creamy mouthfeel. Finish is medium-length and pleasant. Drink now.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Powerfully ripe wine, solidly based on a structure of dark tannins and dense black currant fruit. The wine has imprisoned power and density, needing several years for it to be set free.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
87-89 Very much in the mold of Saint-Estèphe tannins, this wine still has room for power, huge dark fruits and concentration
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Despite the hot 2003, this keeps an impressive sense of balance with dense rather than superripe fruit, herbs, black currant jelly and delicious touches of new wood. Structured to age, with dry tannins and acidity. A great success.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
88-90 Barrel sample. Dry firm tannins with a lively sweet layer of blackcurrant fruits. Both tannins and fruit are ripe.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
91-93 Barrel sample. Power, dark tannins, black chocolate to go with the rich blackberry fruit flavors. The wine is solid, foursquare, very structured.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
91-93 Powerfully tannic wine, the dryness balanced with sumptuous fruit. The wine shows balance, although the tannins are a major element.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Dark, dry tannins are what good Saint-Estèphe is all about when young, and de Pez doesn’t disappoint. But it does more, with refined black plum skin flavors, a rich mix of spices and mint, and a refreshing streak of acidity. In 4–5 years, this will be an outstanding wine.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This Roederer-owned property has produced an impressive wine this vintage. Full, plump and rich, and packed with firm black fruits which are layered with fine, pure acidity. This is a wine that is likely to age, over 5–10 years. Imported by Maisons Marques & Domaines USA.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Darker aromas and flavors than the ’95. There is a slight menthol coolness to the cassis flavors; tobacco and cedar accents are strong. The mouthfeel is big and structured. The finish is long, with lots of flavor and broad tannins. A keeper. Hold for four to eight years.
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