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Château Ormes de Pez - Saint-Estèphe 2020

Saint-Estèphe|Red wine

4.2/5 (19 customers)

94/100

RVF

94/100

Terre de Vins

94/100

Le Figaro

94/100

Yves Beck

93/100

Decanter

93/100

Wine Enthusiast

crunchy

potential

character

incredibly charming

"Particularly good, with truly superb vibrancy and admirable fruit expression! ~ La RVF"

“Over the past six years, the proportion of Merlot has increased, lending this already charming cuvée greater stability, roundness, and body. The expressive, fruity nose heralds a full-bodied, fresh, and easy-drinking palate, framed by lively, ripe tannins. The delicate, powdery, licorice-tinged flavor profile is already a pleasure to taste. ” (Terre de Vins 2021) A beautifully crafted wine that has belonged to the Cazes family since 1940—the same family that also owns Château Lynch-Bages in Pauillac. - Delivery in a wooden case is available for orders of 6 bottles of this wine (depending on the country and selected shipping method)

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Estate

Château Ormes de Pez

Vintage

2020

Designation

Saint-Estèphe

Region

Bordeaux

Grape Varieties

54% Merlot, 38% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Cabernet franc, 4% Petit Verdot

Regions

Garonne Gravel Soils

Viticulture

Traditional and refined

Grape Harvest

Manual harvesting and sorting in the vineyard

Wine Production

20-day fermentation period

Livestock Farming

16 months in French oak barrels (45% of which are new)

Alcohol content

13%

Eye

Dark color, shiny disc

Nose

Expressive, with a fruity bouquet centered on blackberry and blackcurrant. Floral and spicy notes, with hints of pepper

Palate

A powerful yet elegant attack; a velvety, full-bodied wine with fine, lively tannins. Fresh, delicate aromas of black plum and licorice. A long, captivating finish.

Serve

At 16-18°C

Open

1 hour before

Drink starting at

2024

Drink before

2038+

Food and Wine Pairings

Enjoy it with duck breast with red berries, roast beef, or a fig tart...

More information at Château Ormes de Pez

More information at Saint-Estèphe

Bettane & Desseauve

Rated estate (2022 guide): 3*Stars (High-quality production that serves as a benchmark in its sector)

About the estate:

The elm trees are gone, but the hamlet of Pez is still home to this lovely estate, which was acquired by Jean-Michel Cazes. The winemaking process is overseen by the team at Château Lynch-Bages, adding a touch of soul and, above all, a great deal of elegance to the wine. Thanks to a more meticulous and precise winemaking process than in the past, the wines have gained in refinement.

Decanter

Wine rated (2021 guide) 93/100

About the wine:

Concentrated and juicy aromas of blueberry, raspberry, and blackcurrant. The wine is dominated by Merlot (following a restructuring of the vineyard to better align the grapes with the terroir), with bite and freshness. With a lovely smoky note, this is another successful vintage for Ormes de Pez. 4% Petit Verdot rounds out the blend. 3.69 hl. 45% new oak. A yield of 42 hl/ha, which is not as low here as at Lynch Bages due to a clayier soil and because the Merlot was less affected by the drought than the Cabernet Sauvignon. 2024–2038

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide to the Best Wines of France

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Wine rated (2024 guide) 94/100

Rated estate (2022 guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or high-quality winemakers producing wines of a high standard—you won’t be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)

About the wine:

As always, this wine is beautifully crafted, and the 2020 vintage is particularly good, with truly superb vibrancy and admirable fruit definition. Elegant, yet intense, with refined tannins, it is already irresistible.

About the estate:

This charming estate owes its name to the beautiful elm trees that once graced its garden. Owned by the Cazes family (Lynch-Bages) since the 1930s, Ormes de Pez produces a wine that captivates wine lovers with its full-bodied, rich, and alluring bouquet. It is generally best enjoyed relatively soon after bottling and has demonstrated great consistency for over a decade, thanks to the work of a well-coordinated team. A great value.

Wine Enthusiast

Wine rated (2021 guide) 93/100

About the wine:

Produced by the Cazes de Lynch-Bages family in Pauillac, this wine is a high-quality wine that carries on the estate’s tradition. With its well-integrated tannins, which support the aromas of black plum skin, this wine has excellent medium-term aging potential.

James Suckling

Rated winery (2022 guide) Recommended

Le Figaro vins

Wine rated (2023 guide) 94/100

About the wine:

A lovely nose of freesias and lilies, with a hint of pepper reminiscent of a Pinot Noir; on the palate, it’s incredibly delicate and complex, with notes of blackberries, blackcurrants, and sandalwood, and a captivating finish. Best enjoyed between 2023 and 2053.

Terre de Vins

Wine rated (2021 guide) 94/100

About the wine:

Over the past six years, the proportion of Merlot has increased, lending this already charming cuvée greater stability, roundness, and body. The expressive, fruity nose hints at a full-bodied, fresh, and easy-drinking palate, framed by lively, ripe tannins. The delicate, powdery, licorice-like flavor profile is already a pleasure to taste.

Yves Beck

Wine rated (2022 guide) 94/100

About the wine:

Ormes de Pez benefits from a clay-limestone terroir where Merlot thrives, as well as sandy-limestone soils that are well-suited to Cabernet Sauvignon. The wine displays good body and features fine, perfectly integrated tannins. The limestone character of the terroir is evident in chalky nuances perceptible on both the nose and the palate. A dense and powerful wine with a finish that is beautifully extended by its structure. An Ormes de Pez with character that deserves some aging. 2027–2045

Customer Rating

4.2/5

based on 19 reviews

Review and opinion by Mr. GILLES D. Published on November 3, 2025

Thanks to an exceptional vintage, the 2020 Ormes de Pez offers a beautiful balance between a medium-bodied tannic structure and delicately fruity notes, highlighted by an invigorating freshness. This harmony is reflected in a lush, voluptuous wine with refined, caressing tannins and a divine velvety texture, where powerful flavors of blackberry, blackcurrant, and blueberry blend with subtle floral and toasty notes. The finish is long, with an appealing hint of salinity. A great value. The perfect pairing for a cut of Bazas beef served with Sarladaise potatoes. Rating = 4.4,