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Created in the 15th century, Château de Pez is the oldest domain in Saint-Estèphe.
The Pontac family, who also created Haut-Brion, gave Pez its vineyards. The domain was sold as a property of the state after the French Revolution and was owned by a succession of families before Champagne Louis Roederer purchased it in 1995.
The Château de Pez winery remains resolutely faithful to wood. The blend is composed in December, then the wine is stored in barrels (40% new wood, 40% in “premier vin” casks and 20% in “deuxième vin” casks) and racked every three months. Vatting: 22-30 days.
It is to be noted that the wine undergoes absolutely no filtration. The wines of Château de Pez have an attractive tannic structure worthy of further ageing.
They are sometimes referred to as the ‘Pomerols’ of St-Estèphe, in part due to the smooth roundness brought to the wine by the Merlot vines grown on the exceptional soils.
They tend to be dark in colour and have great length, body and distinction and are best appreciated after 5+ years.
Food Pairing - Lamb, red meats, cheese, truffle, chocolate.
Complex nose of spice and red fruits. Long palate with smooth, elegant tannins
and notes of black fruits and ripe, juicy strawberries.
