Originally founded in the 15th century, Château de Pez is one of the oldest properties in Bordeaux’s Left Bank and the oldest domaine in Saint-Estèphe. Château de Pez consists of 104 continuous acres with 94 acres planted mainly to Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. 

Since 2005, Pez has been on an exciting intellectual and technical journey of precision winemaking: experimenting with biodynamic viticulture, a new cellar allowing for plot-by-plot vinification, a meticulous selection of French oak barrels. Under winemaker Nicolas Glumineau's helm, the property bears the distinctive hallmarks of Saint-Estèphe with a modern, elegant twist.

Château de Pez remains resolutely faithful to wood. The blend is composed in December, and the wine is stored in barrels (35-50% new wood depending on the vintage) and racked every three months. It is to be noted that the wine undergoes absolutely no filtration. 

Mineral notes of gunflint and cedar reflect the St-Estèphe origins of this wine, which also reveals fruity nuances of raspberry and blackcurrant. Aromas of licorice come to the fore, mingled with hints of spice, particularly cinnamon. 2022 Pez is full-bodied, rich and generous on the palate. Flavorsome and long-lasting, it boasts fresh notes of licorice and black cherry. Polished tannins delicately underpin the long finish of this fine Saint-Estèphe wine.

The winter was fairly dry and mild, particularly in the later months, with February and March recording above-average temperatures. Bud break was rather early, at the beginning of April. Meanwhile, winegrowers had to contend with a spell of severe frost during several consecutive nights. A fairly dry, warm spring ensued, propitious to flowering in late May under excellent conditions. June was very unsettled and wet. Severe hailstorms struck many vineyards in the Médoc, Pez was significantly affected by hail with almost 50% of production lost. A long heatwave and drought conditions set in from early July onwards. Veraison (colour change) began as soon as 28 July and lasted until 7 August. In mid-August, two storms brought 25 mm of rainfall, which, while not significant, was nevertheless conducive to ripening. The harvest began on 7 September under dry conditions with the picking of perfectly ripe grapes. The only heavy rainfall arrived as of 26 September – the last day of the harvest!