2009 de Pez
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Deep crimson. Rich, round, tarry and sweet on the nose – slightly dusty fruit on the palate. Round and quite bloody on the palate as though there were quite a slug of Merlot in here. I'd hold on to it for a while longer. (JR)
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Neal Martin
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A green overlay to this rather cool wine. Low key. Just a tad wimpish. (JR)
Bright dark red. Currant, mocha, leather, animal fur and earth on the rather sauvage nose. Supple and open-knit, with an attractive sweetness to the flavors of red cherry, raspberry, menthol and herbs. The herbal element carries through to the finish, where the chewy tannins turn a bit dry with air. No shortage of body here, and bright on the finish.
About the producer
The Rouzaud family of Champagne Louis Roederer purchased this Saint-Estèphe estate in 1995. The property comprises 23 hectares of vines, divided between 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Cabernet Franc and 15% Merlot. The wine is aged in around 25% new oak for 18 months.