Decanter

Herbal blackcurrant nose, really very Cabernet. The palate Is lively with lots of buzzy, zippy fruit. Quite high-toned black fruits with creamy edges, this is youthful and perky, balanced but with a sense of fun to the black cherry and raspberry fruit. Smooth with St-Estèphe typicity so you get a touch of minty, mineral austerity on the finish - real terroir signature. The acidity is apparent, so the fruit feels a little austere but there's plenty of layers to this. Ageing will bring softness and harmony. The third vintage - since its introduction in 2019 - to take young-vine fruit.

James Suckling

A firm and racy wine with blackberry and orange-peel aromas and flavors. Tangy acidity and a bright finish. A little hollow. Second wine.

Tasting Notes

The nose is a bouquet of slightly minty red fruits, with flooral overtones. The palate is soft and fresh with morello cherry aromas. Of medium length, backed by fine, chiselled tannins.

About the Winery

Founded in the 15th century, Château de Pez is one of the oldest properties in Bordeaux’s Left Bank and the oldest domaine in Saint-Estèphe. Château de Pez consists of 104 continuous acres with 94 acres planted mainly to Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. 

Since 2005, Pez has been on an exciting intellectual and technical journey of precision winemaking: experimenting with biodynamic viticulture, a new cellar allowing for plot-by-plot vinification, a meticulous selection of French oak barrels. Under winemaker Nicolas Glumineau's helm, the property bears the distinctive hallmarks of Saint-Estèphe with a modern, elegant twist.

With more than 7 acres farmed under biodyamic practices and an estate-wide HVE Level 3 certification, Pez 2nd is produced sustainably from the young vines of Château de Pez. 

Blend: 49% Cabernet Sauvignon, 47% Merlot, 4% Petit Verdot