This Pauillac, from the sunny 2003 vintage, is characterized on the nose by beautiful aromas of ripe red fruit, reminiscent of cherries with a hint of kirsch, and a subtle balance between fruit and oak. The tannic attack is precise and well-integrated, without any harshness. Pleasant on the palate, it features the finesse of the oak and the roundness of the fruit—a classic, elegant, fresh wine with good structure. Ready to drink!
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Eye
red color with cherry-like highlights
Nose
Characterized by aromas of very ripe red fruits, reminiscent of cherries, with a hint of kirsch, and a good balance between fruit and oak
Palate
A precise, well-integrated tannic structure with no harshness. Pleasant on the palate, it reveals the finesse of the oak and the roundness of the fruit—a classic, elegant, and charming wine.
Serve
at 17-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink starting at
2014
Drink before
2023
Food and Wine Pairings
à déguster sur un gigot d'agneau, des viandes rouges, des gibiers...<br/>
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2021 guide): 4*Stars (Producers of the very highest quality—the pride of French viticulture)
About the estate:
World-renowned for its opulence and consistency, this Pauillac Fifth Growth has been owned by the Cazes family since the 1930s and has gained widespread acclaim since Jean-Michel Cazes took over its management in 1973. Following the successful handover from Jean-Michel to his son Jean-Charles, the estate has maintained all its vigor and vitality in recent vintages, preserving its depth while gaining greater tannic precision. The château produces an increasingly stylish dry white Bordeaux, though we are still awaiting a more precise wine for the second label, Écho. A new wine-making facility is under construction, and it promises to be monumental—after all, the estate must hold its own in a highly competitive world!
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2022 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer's wines regularly receive awards from the guide)
About the estate:
The name of this wine combines that of the Irish merchants who owned it in the 18th century with that of a hamlet located just south of Pauillac. Since the 1930s, its success has stemmed from the ongoing efforts of three generations of the Cazes family: Jean-Charles, André, and Jean-Michel. The contribution of Jean-Michel, who has since handed the reins to his son Jean-Charles, has been essential. His success stems from the quality of the wines—produced from a vast 100-hectare vineyard—as well as from a well-thought-out development strategy that includes wine trading and tourism infrastructure (hotel-restaurant, shops).
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker—The Wine Advocate)
About the estate:
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated Estate (2022 Guide) 2*Stars (These exceptional estates, often boasting fabulous terroirs, are must-haves that, thanks to the consistency and excellence of their wines, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers)
About the estate:
It is now up to Jean-Charles Cazes to lead this prestigious Pauillac estate. His father, Jean-Michel—an exceptional figure in the Médoc, a tireless ambassador for Bordeaux wines, and the architect of this Fifth Growth’s reputation—is, however, never far away. The magnificent family estate, superbly situated on the Bages plateau, has produced an impressive series of wines without a single weak link since the early 1970s, establishing its rich, seductive, and immediately approachable style, while still being capable of aging gracefully. Now equipped with a spectacular, brand-new, state-of-the-art winery, the estate is more on track than ever, and its popularity among many wine enthusiasts is simply a well-deserved reward.