2021 Chateau de Pez Saint-Estephe [WE94][JS93][D92][V91][WA90]

Producer: Chateau de Pez Region: Saint-Estephe, Bordeaux, France  Blend: 62% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc Year: 2021  
Wine Enthusiast, 94 Points 
“The aromas of toast, black spice and juicy blackberries are sustained by this structured wine. Its texture shows concentration and dark tannins. The wine’s density and concentration are impressive. Drink from 2028.” 
James Suckling, 93 Points 
“Mineral, iron, fine cassis and cocoa powder on the nose. This is very well-textured on the palate, showing elegance and refinement with a medium body and a linear, juicy finish. Delicious now, but can hold, too.” 
Decanter, 92 Points 
“Juicy and lively, bright and vibrant with a crisp texture to the red berry fruit with creamy sides and a hint of graphite and wet stone underneath. It loses some oomph and impact towards the finish just tapering out but the initial expression was nice and it ends with a cool note. Might need some more time or might just need to be enjoyed in its youth for a light, delicate but fruit-forward style.” 
Vinous, 91 Points 
“The 2021 de Pez has turned out well. It offers up a classic Saint-Estèphe profile of dried herbs, flowers, mint, scorched earth and dark, red-toned fruit. Medium in body yet quite deep, the 2021 possesses fine depth and tons of character. It’s a terrific achievement in this challenging year.” 
Wine Advocate, 90 Points 
“The 2021 de Pez offers up aromas of sweet blackberries, cherries, pencil shavings and white flowers, followed by a medium-bodied, ample and fleshy palate that’s supple, suave and seamless. This attractively balanced, charming wine will drink well on release.” 
Alcohol: 13% 
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