Château Ormes de Pez 2018
IN BOND
Delivery 2021
Appellation - St Estephe
41% Cabernet Sauvignon, 50% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot
Tasting notes
Composed of 50% Merlot, 41% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot and aging in 45% new barriques, the deep purple-black colored 2018 Ormes de Pez leaps from the glass with vibrant blackberries, black cherries and mulberries scents plus touches of garrigue, tree bark and bay leaves. Medium to full-bodied with bags of muscular fruit, it has a firm, grainy texture and great freshness, finishing on an herbal lift.
Score: 90/92 Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, Wine Advocate (April 2019), April 2019
This is very dense and lively with blueberry and blackberry character. Lots of purple fruit at the end. Full body and powerful tannins. Spicy undertones with hints of black tea.
Score: 93/94 James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com, April 2019
The 2018 Ormes de Pez is dark, plush and enveloping. Smoke, cured meats, licorice, violet, crème de cassis and dried flowers give the 2018 striking nuance. Unctuous and intense in its ripeness, Ormes de Pez is decidedly opulent in 2018. The 14.6% alcohol is evident, and yet the wine shows terrific balance, as well as quite a bit of promise. The blend is 50% Merlot, 41% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot.
Score: 89/91 Antonio Galloni, vinous.com, May 2019
