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FRANCE - BORDEAUX - AOC ST ESTÈPHE

Using plot-by-plot selection carried out mainly on the large Ormes de
Pez terroir, Saint-Estephe reflects all the wealth and complexity of its prestigious
appellation. Produced with passion by the J-M Cazes family, the wine has benefitted
from the same cultivation practices as those employed across the vineyard and
the same level of care during the winemaking process. This fruity and elegant
wine can be enjoyed straight away while young.
Vintage conditions
The vintage was characterised by a relatively early bud break, a wet spring,
ideal flowering, a hot dry summer resulting in the progressive introduction of
water supply constraints and an autumn conducive to ripening.
Grapes were harvested by hand : the Merlot was picked between 27 September
and 4 October and the Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc between 4 and
11 October. Harvesting took place in an optimal context, thanks to favourable
weather conditions.
Tasting notes
With an intense and deep ruby colour with violet tints, Saint-Estephe d'Ormes de
Pez unveils a beautifully mature bouquet with woody, spicy and tobacco notes
combined with red fruits (blackberry ) aromas.
The palate is structured and powerful with beautiful black cherry, blackcurrant and
grilled coffee aromas. The tight tannins are worthy of a great vintage.
An elegant finish slightly spicy and woody.
Grape varieties in the blend
59% Cabernet Sauvignon, 39% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc
Soil
Cabernet : sandy-gravelly plots composed of quartz and rolled pebbles.
Merlot : sandy-clay plots.
Harvests
Hand-picked with selective sorting
Ageing
12 months in one-wine barrels and two-wines barrels

With an intense, deep ruby colour with violet tints, this wine unveils a beautifully bouquet with woody, spicy and tobacco notes combined with red fruits aromas. The palate is structured and powerful with beautiful black cherry, blackcurrant and grilled coffee aromas. An elegant finish slightly spicy and woody.