John Pavlovich

9.2

Fully mature with resolved tannins, quite dry, easy going, medium length aftertaste. Very good wine from very good vintage. — 6 days ago

Chris Blanchard

9.7

Great year. Beautiful white — 2 months ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.0

Château Ormes de Pez 2023 – Saint-Estèphe. BDX, France 🇫🇷

Overview
An approachable and easy-drinking Bordeaux red from the Cazes family (Lynch-Bages lineage), offering a friendly, polished expression designed for immediate pleasure rather than intensity. The 47% Cabernet-driven blended with 39% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc and 4% Petit Verdot delivers clean fruit, gentle structure, and balanced freshness, making it an ideal casual and versatile claret.

Aromas & Flavors
Red cherry, blackcurrant, plum skin, light cedar, subtle graphite, dried herbs, soft cocoa and gentle spice.

Mouthfeel
Medium-bodied with smooth entry, soft tannins, moderate acidity, easy mid-palate flow, and a clean, uncomplicated finish that stays friendly and accessible.

Food Pairings
Burgers, roast chicken, grilled sausages, pizza, casual bistro fare, semi-soft cheeses, weeknight comfort foods.

Verdict
A reliable, crowd-pleasing Saint-Estèphe that emphasizes drinkability and balance over depth and complexity. A well-made, approachable red for casual enjoyment and broad appeal.

🍷 Personal Pick
This is a cruising wine, safe lines, smooth handling, and zero surprises. Perfect when you want something dependable, easygoing, and friendly on the palate without needing full focus or contemplation. — 9 months ago

Pooneet K

9.1

Have CdP somewhat rarely now but was curious to try this both because it’s 2016 and because it’s now owned by the Cazes family of Lynch-Bages in Bordeaux and who have been extremely hospitable to us in the past. Was skeptical of the 15% labeled abv but I think this is in a great place with a bit of a chill. The fruit is quite powerful, but in a great way, and nothing is overbearing. Perfect with skirt steak off the grill. — 4 years ago

Bruce Leboff

9.4

Beautiful - aged gracefully - fruit giving way to more prune - classic well aged Bordeaux - lovely to drink - but the ‘82 Lynch Bages won the night. A treat to drink. — 5 years ago

with Michael and David

Stefan Dolhain

9.0

This estate was bought in 1988 buy Jean-Michel Cazes (Lynch Bages and more recently Haut-Batailley) and sold in 2017 to the Balland family (Baret). 50% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Cabernet Franc. Aged in used Lynch Bages barrels. This 2014 is in a very good place now, but should age well for a few more years. Fresh and elegant, with typical Graves spiciness. Not the most complex but a very solid and seductive effort for the vintage. — 6 years ago

Jason Sliwa

9.2

Kermit Lynch for the win. — 22 days ago

with Vicki

Conrad Green

9.3

A vivid, bloody savory nose. Ink and iodine. Lovely fresh fruit but so resolved. Drinking really well now — 5 months ago

with Paul and Ara

Karen Lowenstein

9.5

$350 let’s open it up. Delicious drinking full bodied but light. Perfect for pork chops! 2/25 — 2 years ago

Michael Wehner

9.4

2019 is excellent, via Kermit Lynch — 3 years ago

with Margaret

Louis Martin

9.0

Low aroma, light bodied, citrus accents with a slightly bitter aftertaste. Easy to drink, pairs well with gazpacho, vegetable dishes, and sea bass. — 4 years ago

Rarig Ross

10

2017 was amazing. Buying more from Kermit Lynch for the cellar. — 6 years ago

Mario Martínez Colino

8.9

Viva la Picapoll Blanc, a partir de hoy fan absoluto. Seco pero no demasiado, solamente lo justo. Buenísimo!!! — 6 years ago

Gujumack

9.1

Loved it! Nice entry and a small drip finish. @home part an intro to bordeaux tasting night. 2023 vintage is supposed to be a good year. this did not disappoint. — a month ago

Yoly Sardinas

9.0

Brasserie Bordelaise. Lunch for the second time — 2 months ago

Rob Brobst III

9.6

En Primeur 2025 — a year ago

Stefan Dolhain

9.3

2019 vintage. Château Julia owns less than 1 hectare of Pauillac (65 are to be precise), situated between Latour and Lynch-Bages. They also produce a Haut-Médoc from 4,5 hectares.
Merlot dominates here (70%), with the remainder Cabernet Sauvignon. Therefore, it is no surprise to find some floral Margaux-like sexiness here. The wine has a solid stucture, but elegance prevails over power. Typically, only 3000 bottles produced. A hard find, but well worth the search. — 2 years ago

Stefan Dolhain

9.4

2015 vintage. A joint venture between the Roquette (Quinta do Crasto) and Cazes (Lynch Bages) families. Only produced from the best barrels in exceptional years. Old vines of Touriga Nacional, Tina Roriz and Touriga Franca from the Douro Superior and Cima Corgo sub-regions. Black fruit and violets. Seriously powerful, but it maintains elegance, thanks to the acidity balancing the layers of fruit and ripe tannins. Long lingering finish. Impressive. Abv. 14,5 % . — 4 years ago

Stefan Dolhain

8.9

2016 vintage. 65% Sauvignon blanc with 35% Sémillon. At the time this estate was owned by Jean-Michel Cazes (Lynch Bages and more recently Haut-Batailley), but the current owners are the Groupe Ballande (Bordeaux négociants who also own Prieuré Lichine and Baret). Exotic fruit and a hint of flowers. Round and ripe with enough acidity in this warm vintage. Good length with impressions of vanilla. Good value. — 6 years ago

Grace Riley

9.5

Came with the Kermit Lynch sampler of whites. On the nose: peach and tangerine, bit of lychee. On the palate, apricots, apple (not just green but not sure what else), refreshing minerality. Nice on mid palate similar to the Peju, but more complex (not just lemon). Like this quite a bit. — 6 years ago

with Devin