2022 Château de Pez Saint-Estèphe

The 2022 Château de Pez Saint-Estèphe is a refined left-bank Bordeaux that captures the power and structure this northern Médoc appellation is known for, while showcasing the ripeness and precision of the 2022 vintage. Drawing primarily on classic Bordeaux varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, it delivers a wine that is both approachable in its youth and promising for the cellar. One of the oldest estates in Saint-Estèphe, Château de Pez brings centuries of know-how to this modern yet classically shaped claret.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, the 2022 Château de Pez shows a deep, vivid ruby to garnet core with a bright, youthful rim—a clear sign of its concentration and freshness. The nose is expressive and layered, offering blackcurrant, blackberry and ripe plum, wrapped in notes of graphite, cedar, crushed violets and a subtle hint of tobacco and baking spice from well-judged oak. On the palate, this is a structured, medium to full-bodied Saint-Estèphe with firm but polished tannins. Dark berry fruit—cassis, black cherry and bramble—takes center stage, supported by licorice, cocoa nib and a touch of pencil shavings. A fresh line of acidity keeps everything lifted, leading to a long, savory finish with a faintly saline, mineral edge typical of the appellation. While already enjoyable with aeration in its youth, the 2022 has the backbone to evolve gracefully over 8–15 years, gaining complexity and softer texture with time in bottle.

Production
Château de Pez is situated on the gravelly, clay and limestone soils of Saint-Estèphe, a terroir that naturally favors Cabernet-based blends with depth and structure. Vines draw on well-drained gravel ridges for concentration and ripeness, while cooler clay and limestone subsoils preserve freshness even in warmer vintages like 2022. Grapes are typically harvested parcel by parcel at optimal maturity, often hand-picked to ensure careful selection of bunches in the vineyard. In the cellar, vinification follows traditional left-bank methods: the individual varieties and plots are fermented separately to respect their character, with temperature-controlled fermentations to preserve fruit purity and manage extraction. The wine is then matured in French oak barrels—often with a judicious proportion of new oak—to add texture, spice and complexity without overshadowing the fruit or the distinct Saint-Estèphe identity.

Food & Serving
The 2022 Château de Pez is a natural partner for classic, hearty cuisine. Think roast lamb with herbs, entrecôte with bone marrow, duck breast, beef stews such as daube or boeuf bourguignon, or game dishes like venison. It also pairs beautifully with aged hard cheeses (Comté, Manchego, mature Cheddar) and earthy dishes featuring mushrooms or truffles. For optimal enjoyment, serve at 16–18°C (60–65°F). In its youth, decant for 1–2 hours to soften the tannins and allow the bouquet to fully unfold; as it ages and gains tertiary complexity, a shorter decant or simply opening the bottle 30–45 minutes before serving will usually be sufficient.

Producer
Château de Pez is one of the historic names of Saint-Estèphe, with roots tracing back to the 15th century, making it among the oldest estates in the Médoc. Over the centuries, it has helped define the robust yet elegant style associated with this northern Bordeaux appellation. Today, under quality-focused ownership and modern, precision-driven vineyard and cellar practices, Château de Pez consistently produces wines that punch above their status and offer a compelling alternative to some of the more famous classified growths nearby. The estate is widely respected for its faithful expression of Saint-Estèphe’s character: structured, ageworthy reds that balance dark-fruited generosity with freshness and minerality.

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