Chateau Tour de Pez 2016

A more commercial style marked by vanilla notes that seem to efface terroir. The palate is enjoyable enough, but the overall impression lacks vigour and focus. The new owners, just since this year, are promising much improvement, so stay tuned.

Gorgeous bouquet of juicy blackberries, morello cherry juice and cassis drops. More delicate than rich. On the firm palate, supportive tannins and ripe cherry fruit on the aftertaste, with an elegant, fresh finish featuring elderberry.

Kunz barrel sample 17: fresh, fragrant bouquet, blackberries, cherries, cassis, tobacco. Elegant, brisk palate with a muscular structure, good fruit, fine sandy tannins, powerful aromatics, and a long, brisk finish.

Fresh, fragrant bouquet of blackberries, cherries, cassis, tobacco. Elegant, firm palate with a muscular structure, good fruit, fine sandy tannins, powerful aromatics, long, firm finish. 17/20 2023 - 2032

Garnet red with subtle violet highlights. A delicate, complex bouquet. I detect notes of licorice wood, black berries, and graphite. On the palate, the wine is slightly creamy and well balanced. Its structure provides pleasant freshness while the tannins have your back. A fruity, refreshing finish. A classic, characterful St-Estèphe.