2019 Ormes de Pez (750ml)

Merlot from Saint-Estephe, Bordeaux, France

B-21 Top Recommendation
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A sweet deal on a cellar worthy assortment of high scoring Bordeaux! All value priced under $30, this treasure trove of irresistible “three lollipop” selections includes a stellar range of under the radar gems bargain priced for B-21 Bordeaux lovers to stash away by the case. Here are some highlights

Situated among some of the Left Bank’s highest profile producers, the enticing 93 pt. 2019 Chateau du Glana is “a bold, juicy Saint-Julien” with “inky dark fruit” according to Vinous critic Antonio Galloni
The elegant 93 pt. 2016 Chateau Deyrem Valentin boasts “lovely pure black fruit with just a hint of graphite” and “a silky texture that will seduce from 100 yards” according to Neal Martin of Vinous.
Antonio Galloni calls the “exceptionally plush” 94 pt. 2020 Labegorce from Margaux “a dark sumptuous beauty” that “packs of plenty of punch”
Produced by the Cazes family of Lynch-Bages, the Merlot-dominated 94 pt. 2019 Ormes de Pez boasts an “elegantly fleshy core of fruit, fine tannins and a saline finish” according to the Wine Advocate’s William Kelley.
The polished and refined 95 pt. 2019 Chateau Meyney reveals “ripe, velvety tannins and delicious fruit” according to James Suckling
From “an incredibly consistent estate that always delivers a quality wine” according to Jeb Dunnuck, the Cabernet Sauvignon-dominated 95 pt. 2019 Chateau Cantemerle offers “terrific balance, ripe, polished tannins, good acidity, and outstanding length”
An under the radar gem from Moulis, Inside Bordeaux’s Jane Anson describes the brilliant 94 pt. 2019 Chateau Poujeaux as “gorgeous, bright and yet dense in its construction” with “a classic Left Bank feel.”

A range of top scoring Bordeaux blends from some of the region’s most undervalued estates, these “three lollipop” under $30 selections hit the sweet spot for Bordeaux lovers seeking outstanding value, an inviting selection of age worthy blends unbeatably priced for Bordeaux bargain hunters to stock the cellar.

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Coming from the Cazes team, the 2019 Château Ormes De Pez is gorgeous and shines in the vintage. Pure crème de cassis, mulberries, leafy herbs, Asian spices, and lead pencil all emerge on the nose, and this medium to full-bodied 2019 has the vintage’s pure, focused, elegant style while staying ripe, supple, and textured. The balance is spot on, and it's going to hit maturity in roughly 8-10 years and have two decades of prime drinking.

94 points, Jeb Dunnuck (Apr 2022)

Big and full of tannins and structure, this is packed with dark fruits with a dry core. The wine's weight is impressive, density and richness. Drink from 2026.

93 points, Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast (Oct 2022)

This shows lots of spice, such as cloves and nutmeg, together with dark berries and cherries and some plums. It’s structured and relatively dense, with lovely length and beauty. Needs time to open and come together. 50% merlot, 40% cabernet sauvignon with cabernet franc and petit verdot. Lovely now. Try after 2024.

93 points, James Suckling (Feb 2022)

The 2019 Ormes de Pez has a more Merlot-driven bouquet (54% of the blend), a little fleshier than its peers, quite pure with raspberry and cranberry scents. Fine delineation. The palate is medium-bodied with a sapid entry, good depth, though it does not deliver the precision of the Dame de Montrose and feels more muscular towards the finish. Yet that should see it age well over the next couple of decades. Tasted blind at the Southwold annual tasting.

92 points, Neal Martin, Vinous (Feb 2023)

Offers a delightful mix of dark fruit and fresh flavors, with plum and blackberry notes infused with dark tea, singed cedar and licorice root, all carried by sleek acidity through the finish. Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Drink now through 2032.

92 points, James Molesworth, Wine Spectator (Mar 2022)

The 2019 Ormes de Pez is a blend of 50% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Cabernet Franc, and 3% Petit Verdot. Deep garnet-purple in color, it rolls out with gregarious scents of redcurrant preserves and blackcurrant cordial leading to hints of violets, dark chocolate, cedar chest, and graphite. The medium to full-bodied palate is elegant and refreshing, with lively red and black berry layers, finishing with a skip in its step.

92 points, Lisa Perrotti-Brown, Wine Independent (May 2023)

Alcohol By Volume: 14.5%

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