Chateau Les Ormes of Pez - Saint-Estèphe 2013

Wine Advocate

86 / 100

byNeal Martinthe10/28/2016

The 2013 Les Ormes de Pez has a respectable bouquet with raspberry and wild strawberry scents, a touch of cedar coming through and developing an almost Pauillac-like persona. The palate is a little tinny on the entry, but the mid-palate has respectable weight with more red than black fruit, gently building to a single, peppery finish that cuts away quickly. Still, this represents decent luncheon Claret if nothing more.

Wine Spectator

87 / 100

the3/31/2016

Wine Advocate

85-87 / 100

byRobert Parkerthe8/29/2014

This wine should offer reasonably good value as well as immediate drinkability when released in 2015. Notes of tobacco leaf and red and black fruits, a medium-bodied mouthfeel and an easygoing texture suggest this charming, but superficial 2013 will drink well for 3-4 years.

matthewjukes.com

15,5 / 20

byMatthew Jukesthe4/23/2014

(46 Cabernet Sauvignon, 42 Merlot, 10 Cabernet Franc, 2 Petit Verdot) 45% new oak. Pretty good balance and in spite of the very dry tannins there is some brightness of fruit. Merlot is evident. Not bad at all.

Vinous

88-91 / 100

byAntonio Gallonithe4/17/2014

Dark cherry, plum, smoke, tobacco and game notes emerge from the 2013 Ormes de Pez. Broad and ample on the palate within the context of the year, the 2013 stands out for its balance and sense of proportion. Savory herb and game notes add nuance on the finish. The 2013 is a bit rough around the edges, but quite pleasing just the same. Yields came in at 34 hectoliters per hectare as opposed to the more typical 50 or so. The blend is 46% Cabernet Sauvignon, 42% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot.

My Bettane + Desseauve

15,5 / 20

the4/15/2014

Encore une trace de notes de marc au nez, ensemble riche, charnu, droit dans son tannin, plutôt puissant pour l’année, bien vinifié.

Wine Advocate

88-89 / 100

byNeal Martinthe4/15/2014

The Ormes de Pez is a blend of 46% Cabernet Sauvignon, 42% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot raised in 45% new oak. The Merlot is quite expressive on the nose with black plum and blackcurrant fruit with a touch of cedar. The palate is actually Pauillac in style with a rather austere middle. It is not as structured as recent vintages, a toned down version of the 2011 and 2012.

Decanter.com

16,5 / 20

bySteven Spurrierthe4/14/2014

Fresh purple-red, nicely expressed fruit on nose and palate and good tannins for the mid term

Jamessuckling.com

87-88 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe4/8/2014

A pretty wine with spice, black pepper and berry character. Medium body with firm tannins and a fresh finish Bright and lively.

Wine Enthusiast

92-94 / 100

byRoger Vossthe4/3/2014

Concentrated, rich, and packed with fine tannins, this is a ripe wine. It is already well balanced, bringing out fresh fruits with vibrant acidity. Good for the medium-term.

René Gabriel

17 / 20

byRené Gabrielthe4/3/2014

Sattes, dichtes Purpur Wunderschöner, floraler Cabernet-Sauvignon-Duft, sehr aromatisch mit einem schwarzbeerigen Heidelbeerentouch. Samtener Gaumen mit angerundeten, ja schon fast charmanten Tanninen, im Finale tabakige Schalentöne. Ein toller Ormes-de-Pez welcher die Sofort-Kritiker dieses schwierigen Jahrganges einst strafen wird.