Reviews
March 2026 93 Points Wine Spectator
Vibrant and refined, with multilayered apple and pear flavors accented by brioche, cherry and spiced cinnamon tones that linger on the rich finish. Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Drink now.
March 2026 95 Points Wine Spectator
There’s fine depth to the aromas and flavors of cherry, pomegranate, wild rosemary, pine and mineral. The flavors shift between fruit, savory and mineral elements as this red builds to the long, detailed aftertaste. Dense, gripping tannins keep this tight and youthful. Best from 2029 through 2047.
March 2026 94 Points Wine Spectator
A lovely, layered white, gracefully integrating a core of creamed golden apple, pear, orange curd, persimmon, pastry dough and crystallized honey notes with palate-cleansing acidity and an underlying streak of salinity. Expands nicely on the palate, revealing additional accents of chamomile, broom, lemon wax, wet stone and blanched almond that linger on the refreshing finish. Pinot Bianco, Friulano and Sauvignon. Drink now through 2040.
March 2026 94 Points Jeb Dunnuck
Classic Saint-Estèphe darker fruits, damp earth, coffee, and leafy herbs all emerge from the 2023 Château De Pez, a little gem of a wine that's based on 61% Cabernet Sauvignon, 38% Merlot, and 1% Cabernet Franc and aged 15 months in 50% new barrels. Medium to full-bodied on the palate, it has a focused, layered, elegant mouthfeel, beautifully integrated tannins, and a great finish. Give it 3-4 years and enjoy bottles over the following 20 years or more. Drink 2029-2046.
March 2026 91 Points Vinous Media
The 2023 2nd de Pez is a potent, boisterous wine. A blast of dark red/purplish fruit, cedar, sweet pipe tobacco and mocha races across the palate. The 2023 packs a pretty serious punch. Technical Director Nicolas Glumineau conceives the 2nd as a bistro wine—it’s very nice for a bistro wine. This Merlot-based Saint-Estèphe hits all the right notes. Floral overtones extend the finish nicely.