Chateau de Pez (Futures Pre-Sale) 2021

Professional Ratings

• 92 Decanter
  Lively on initial impact with the bright red fruits to the fore, juicy and alive, giving a shot of acidity and brightness on the palate - really so joyful and inspiring before the tannins come in and gently frame the fruit towards the long, slightly spiced ending with clove and cinnamon flavours. Such St-Estèphe terroir markers here and you're getting that more than anything else giving it a great signature. I like the simplicity of this, it's not trying too hard with salinity and a touch of austerity showing the youth and minerality in the tongue-scrapingly clean finish. Refreshing and compelling.
  Barrel Sample: 92
• 92 James Suckling
  A firm and silky red with currants and berries. Medium body. Savory and spicy.
  Barrel Sample: 91-92
• 90 Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
  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.