Château de Pez 2019

Tasting characteristics and tips for Château de Pez 2019

Tasting

Color

The wine displays a deep garnet hue with intense purple highlights.

Nose

The nose opens with intense aromas of black fruits, notably blackcurrant and blackberry, accompanied by floral notes of violet. With aeration, spicy and lightly toasted nuances emerge, enhancing the overall aromatic complexity.

Palate

The palate is full and structured, carried by mellow, silky tannins that provide a fine texture without aggressiveness. The whole reveals a lovely fruity concentration, supported by a mineral freshness that runs through the palate. The finish lingers with persistence, leaving an impression that is both powerful and elegant.

Food and wine pairings

This wine pairs perfectly with grilled red meats, a roasted leg of lamb, or duck breast. It also goes very well with regional dishes such as cassoulet or duck confit. Aged hard cheeses, such as Comté, also make a harmonious match.

Serving and cellaring

Château de Pez 2019 can be enjoyed now to appreciate its vibrant fruit, but it will gain in complexity with a few years of cellaring. Decanting for one to two hours before serving will allow the wine to fully reveal its aromatic potential.

A Saint-Estèphe combining power and finesse

The estate

Founded in the mid-15th century, Château de Pez is among the oldest estates in Saint-Estèphe, in the Médoc. Its 42-hectare vineyard, a single contiguous block on a gravelly plateau overlooking the Gironde, benefits from a microclimate tempered by the estuary. The estate has belonged since 1995 to the Champagne House Louis Roederer, under the aegis of the Rouzaud family, with Frédéric Rouzaud as CEO. Nicolas Glumineau, managing director and winemaker since 2012, oversees HVE-certified viticulture and plot-by-plot vinification enhanced by the new 2018 stainless-steel vat room.

The vineyard

The Château de Pez vineyard covers 48 hectares in a single contiguous block, planted on a terroir of Günzian gravels over a clay-limestone subsoil. This geological configuration gives the wines remarkable structure and excellent aging potential. Located in the Saint-Estèphe appellation, the vineyard benefits from the regulating influence of the Gironde estuary, encouraging gradual, harmonious ripening of the grapes. The estate is certified Haute Valeur Environnementale, reflecting its commitment to environmentally respectful viticulture.

The vintage

2019 stands out as an exceptional vintage for Bordeaux. The growing cycle began with a cool spring followed by a sunny, dry summer marked by wide temperature swings between day and night. These climatic conditions favored optimal grape ripening, delivering both aromatic concentration and freshness. Harvest took place under ideal conditions, giving rise to wines of remarkable quality.

Vinification and aging

Château de Pez 2019 benefited from careful plot-by-plot vinification, allowing the diversity of the terroir to be expressed. After fermentation, the wine was aged for 12 months in French oak barrels, 30% of which were new. This measured proportion of new oak brings structure and complexity to the wine while preserving the expression of the fruit and terroir.

Grape varieties

Cabernet sauvignon (56%), merlot (42%), cabernet franc (1%), petit verdot (1%).