Château Tour de Pez 2021

Gorgeous fragrant nose, perfumed black cherries and touches of strawberry leaf. Ripe and fleshy but at the same time this has high acidity so you get the push-pull of lightness and freshness—linear and straight—with mineral-tinged tannins that coat the tongue and mouth. Not massively persistent but good presence in the mouth and a salinity on the finish. One for earlier drinking.

Iodine, black beans and ink on the nose. Savory and chewy with a medium body and slightly green tannins. Drink now.

Espresso and red currants define the core and character of this medium-bodied, bright, crisp, chewy, sweet, tart, and fresh, high-toned wine. Drink from 2024–2032.

Dark ruby garnet, opaque core, purple reflections, delicate edge brightening. Nuances of liquorice, juniper, black berry fruit, fine nuances of mandarin and nougat. Juicy, red-berried and fresh structure, mineral-salty, lively style, lemony finish, a stimulating food companion.

In bottle this remains an unfussy wine with some attractive cocoa and vanilla notes that speak of oak ageing, sweet berry fruit that loses some steam through the mid-palate. There is careful winemaking on show here, with tannic grip, but impacted by the vintage.

Fruity wine with a pleasant, fairly light, tannin-free palate. Medium body and length. Blend: 60% Merlot, 27% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Petit Verdot. Alcohol: 13% – pH: 3.43. Yield: 12 hl/ha.