Château Ormes de Pez, owned by the Cazes family of Lynch-Bages fame, is one of the most respected estates in Saint-Estèphe, renowned for producing wines of depth, balance, and classic Médoc character. The 2020 vintage is a superb expression of both the château’s precision and the exceptional growing season, combining concentration with freshness and finesse. The gravel and clay-limestone soils of the estate lend the wine its firm structure and distinctive mineral backbone, while the blend — predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon with Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot — brings layers of ripe fruit and complexity.

On the nose, it displays blackcurrant, plum, and blackberry intertwined with cedar, graphite, and subtle spice. The palate is full-bodied and impeccably balanced, with refined tannins, lively acidity, and a long, savoury finish. Powerful yet polished, Ormes de Pez 2020 offers both early-drinking pleasure and excellent cellaring potential, standing as a fine example of Saint-Estèphe’s modern elegance and enduring strength.

Bordeaux Blend

A red Bordeaux blend is primarily composed of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc, with smaller portions of Malbec and Petit Verdot (and very occasionally, Carménère). A white Bordeaux blend is primarily made of Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon, with a splash of Muscadelle in the mix (not the same grape as Moscato).

Bordeaux - located in southwest France, is one of the world’s most renowned and influential wine regions, celebrated for its historic châteaux, age-worthy wines, and unparalleled blending tradition. Divided by the Garonne and Dordogne rivers, Bordeaux is home to two stylistic pillars: the Left Bank, dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon, and the Right Bank, where Merlot takes the lead. The region’s moderate maritime climate, gravelly and clay-limestone soils, and long growing season provide ideal conditions for producing structured reds, elegant dry whites, and some of the world’s most famous sweet wines, notably from Sauternes. Bordeaux’s appellations—such as Pauillac, Saint-Émilion, Margaux, and Pessac-Léognan—are benchmarks for quality and expression. With centuries of winemaking tradition, strict classification systems, and a global reputation for excellence, Bordeaux continues to set the standard for fine wine around the world.