Château Tour de Pez, Saint-Estèphe Cru Bourgeois

Château Tour de Pez is situated in the prestigious hamlet of Pez in the Saint Estèphe appellation, the internationally revered icon of viticulture. Its history is multi-facetted, deeply entwined with those of the families that have toiled in these vineyards since the 17th century.

Recognized from the outset as a Cru Bourgeois du Médoc, Château Tour de Pez is the result of the strict selection of the finest grapes from the estate to produce a wine that first and foremost asserts its Saint Estèphe identity, expressing its origins and its terroir with intensity. Polished by expert, precise winemaking, and mellowed through contact with oak, it offers amazing finesse of tannins, silkiness, balance, and superb freshness that lingers in the mouth. An accomplished, accessible Cru Bourgeois from Saint Estèphe, that offers unsurpassed value and infinite tasting pleasure.

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VARIETALS
66% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Cabernet Franc

VINTAGE
2018

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Description

TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 14%

APPEARANCE
Deep ruby red.

NOSE
Aromas of fresh red fruit prevail, thanks to a dominant proportion of Merlot.

PALATE
Delicately full and round in the mouth with tannins of great finesse that confer charm and grace. The balance is impeccable in this wine of pure pleasure that reveals a delightfully juicy and superbly silky finish.

AGEING
The wine was aged in French oak barrels for 12 to 18 months, with approximately 33% to 40% new oak, depending on the lot.

PAIRING
Best paired with savory meats and earthy ingredients that can stand up to its medium-to-full body.

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