Medium-high acid, citrus. Sauvignon blanc primary with some muscadet and semillon — 3 months ago
Have bought and enjoyed many times — 6 months ago
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. — a month ago
Delicious
Nose: strawberry, cherry, plum, plum pit, red flowers, turned Earth
Palette: ripe strawberry, red plum, red cherry, forest floor
High acid. Medium plus alcohol, medium tannins. Medium body. — 3 months ago
You cannot really ever go wrong with a value CDR selected by Kermit Lynch. Well rounded fruit with subtle tannins and balanced acidity. Quaffable all day long. — 9 months ago
Decent but not good value at $73 — 3 months ago
OMG... get this! — 3 months ago
Easy drinking has notes of apple, honey and melon. Medium acidity, some minerals. Any wine from Kermit Lynch is very drinkable — 9 months ago
Todd Anderson
A good, aged claret. A magnum shared at a family meal of braised beef roast. — 18 days ago