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Château Ormes de Pez 1998

Cru bourgeois -

Bordeaux

Saint-Estephe

- Red - See details

Parker | 87

Wine Spectator | 85

R. Gabriel | 17

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Marks and reviews

/100

Robert Parker Wine Advocate

Robert M. Parker, Jr.

A successful effort, as well as a reasonably good value, this dark ruby/purple-colored 1998 exhibits copious quantities of cassis fruit along with earthy, underbrush notes. Medium to full-bodied, with fine concentration, excellent texture, and a soft, spicy, peppery finish, it will drink well for 10-12 years.

/100

Wine Spectator

Pleasant young wine. Violet and cherry aromas with hints of berries. Medium-bodied, with fine, silky tannins. Best after 2004.

/20

Weinwisser

Bright, wine-red color with a fine rim at the edge. A floral bouquet with a cool, fresh expression, tobacco and green leaf notes, underpinned by warming barrique tones. Lean, grainy palate, again with a pronounced toasty note, already showing subtle chocolate nuances in a slender yet elegant finish.

/20

René Gabriel

99: Barrel sample (16/20): slender bouquet, hints of lilac, blueberry fruit with a floral touch. On the palate also slim, juicy, long, but actually rather little body; it could do with a bit more concentration. 02: Floral, coolly expressive bouquet, tobacco and green leaf notes, with warming barrel notes underneath. Grainy, slender palate, again a strong toasty note, already a fine hint of chocolate in the slim yet elegant finish (16/20). 05: Just took a quick sip from the glass when we had the wine at Lynch-Bages. A very disappointing wine for its reputation (15/20). Probably a bad bottle, or what we experienced at the Metzgete clearly came with a “large-format bonus”. A Nebuchadnezzar (15 litres!) only lasted two hours, because the 60 guests really appreciated this soft, easy-drinking St. Estèphe.

/20

André Kunz

A sweet, silky bouquet with tobacco and blue berries. A velvety, medium-bodied palate with fine tannins and delicate fruit. Long, refined finish. 17/20 drink by 2015.

/100

Jean-Marc Quarin

Deep dark red color. Good intensity. Nose of medium intensity. Subtle. Simple. Fruit, but also vegetal notes. A more animal note when swirled. The attack is very fruity, developing into roundness with a silky softness. The mid-palate is powerful. The finish, a little warm, with notes of licorice and fruit, also shows its vegetal side again. Needs time to soften. A pity, as there is real potential.

Description

Characteristics and tasting tips for Château Ormes de Pez 1998

Tasting

Nose
The aromatic bouquet reveals notes of ripe black fruit such as blackcurrant and blackberry, accompanied by hints of spice, leather and subtle oaky nuances.

Palate
This wine is fleshy, powerful and remarkably well balanced. The smooth, full-bodied attack gives way to tannins softened by time, stretching into a long, silky finish.

Food and wine pairing

This red wine pairs beautifully with characterful meats and fine poultry. It is an ideal match for Nantes duck, roast squab or a pan-seared rib of beef served with mushrooms.

The authentic expression of a Saint-Estèphe wine

The estate

The origins of Château Ormes de Pez date back to the mid-18th century, and the estate has long been firmly rooted in the winemaking landscape of Bordeaux. It takes its name from an ancient grove of elm trees and from the local word for peace. Owned by the Cazes family since 1940, the château is now run by Jean-Charles Cazes. Historically recognised as a Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel, the estate combines tradition with technical innovation to produce harmonious wines, held to the same exacting quality standards as the family's other prestigious growths.

The vineyard

The estate covers 40 hectares in the northern part of the commune of Saint-Estèphe. The vines enjoy a temperate oceanic climate, moderated by the nearby Gironde estuary. The terroir is made up of two components: Garonne gravels rich in quartz and rounded pebbles, ideal for the Cabernets, and cooler clay-sand soils. The technical teams practise sustainable farming, supported by modern tools such as satellite imagery and a massal selection programme to preserve the vineyard's genetic heritage.

The vintage

The 1998 vintage was marked by particularly favourable weather conditions at the end of the growing season. A superb Indian summer, warm and sunny, extended the ripening period of the grapes, ensuring optimal health and a perfect balance between freshness and concentration.

Vinification and ageing

After hand harvesting, the grapes of Château Ormes de Pez 1998 are sorted and then placed in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats. Fermentation and maceration last around twenty days, punctuated by rack-and-returns and pump-overs for gentle extraction. The wine is then aged for 15 to 16 months in French oak barrels, 45% of which are new.

Grape varieties

This wine is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (54%), Merlot (37%), Cabernet Franc (7%) and Petit Verdot (2%).