Château Les Ormes de Pez - Saint-Estèphe 2014

Vinous

90-93 / 100

par Antonio Galloni le 11/05/2015

A dark, sumptuous beauty, the 2014 Ormes de Pez offers up a compelling mélange of purplish and black fruit, smoke, grilled herbs and graphite, with quite a bit of density. Rich and voluptuous, the 2014 is a gorgeous Ormes de Pez that will drink well relatively early. Best of all, the 2014 may very well turn out to be one of the sleepers of this vintage. The blend is 47% Cabernet Sauvignon, 42% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot

The Wine Cellar Insider

89-91 / 100

par Jeff Leve le 05/05/2015

Cassis and earthy notes blend perfectly with the spicy, red fruits, bringing a shiny freshness to the finish. 47% Cabernet Sauvignon, 44% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot. 89-91 Pts

Wine Advocate

90-92 / 100

par Neal Martin le 30/04/2015

The Château Ormes des Pez 2014 is a blend of 47% Cabernet Sauvignon, 44% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot picked from 24 September with the young merlot and finishing around 12 October. It was cropped at 32 hectoliter per hectare. Small red cherries and kirsch form the bouquet, quite forward and perfumed with touches of lavender emerging with continued aeration. The palate is medium-bodied, the tannins succulent for Les Ormes de Pez and imparting a fleshier and more approachable texture. This is nicely balanced with a touch of graphite on the finish lending it an almost Pauillac-like personality. Don't under-estimate this Saint Estèphe.

Asian Palate

87 / 100

par Jeannie Cho Lee MW le 20/04/2015

Lively and fresh with dark berries and hint of tobacco. Juicy and delicious with firm, ripe tannins and good length. A bit astringent on the finish but the wine has lifted fruit with good length. Much better vintage than the 2013. Enjoy in about 3 to 4 years.

Decanter.com

16,5 / 20

par Steven Spurrier le 17/04/2015

Fine dense colour and floral, slightly leathery nose. Good length of fruit and will show well in the medium term. Always a good St-Estèphe. Drink: 2018-2026 (88)

Jancis Robinson

16,5 / 20

par Jancis Robinson le 16/04/2015

A hint of sweet oak on the nose. Then admirable energy but a bit drying on the finish. A real go getter of a wine. Lots of tannins tucked in here but no excess acidity. A palate-dryer at the moment though. 

Jamessuckling.com

92-93 / 100

par James Suckling le 10/04/2015

This is really fabulous with weight and length. Fine and chewy tannins. Goes on for a minute or two. Tiny production due to hail storms in May and June.

timatkin.com

93 / 100

par Tim Atkin MW le 07/04/2015

René Gabriel

17 / 20

par René Gabriel le 01/04/2015

Sattes Purpur-Granat, dicht in der Mitte, lila Schimmer aussen. Geniales Bouquet, dicht, vielschichtig, viel schwarze Beeren und eine schöne Ration Lakritze in der Mitte zeigend. Fleischiges Extrakt mit pfeffriger Note, einzig im Finale kommen die partiell verlangenden Saint-Estèphe-Muskeln zum Vorschein. Diese muss er mit dem Ausbau noch verdauen und er hat dabei eine reelle Chance, um noch einen Punkt zu zulegen. 17/20 2022 – 2042

Wine Enthusiast

93 / 100

par Roger Voss le 01/04/2015

92–94. Barrel Sample. Ripe and structured, this has a fine combination of smoky tannins and rich black-fruit notes that mingle harmoniously. It is a balanced wine that will age well, but also be approachable at a younger age.

Wine Spectator

90-93 / 100

par James Molesworth le 31/03/2015

Bright and pure, with a lovely beam of cassis, cherry and lilac notes racing through the focused finish. Good drive.