2005 de Pez
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The 2005 de Pez is a bold, pleasantly rustic Saint-Estèphe Cru Bourgeois. Still quite deep, the 2005 offers up a compelling mélange of sweet black cherry, game, licorice, earthiness, tobacco, dried herbs and menthol. There's no further upside to have, but the 2005 has aged beautifully.
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An attractive cru bourgeois from St. Estèphe, the 2005 De Pez possesses loads of sweet black cherry and blackcurrant fruit, light, sweet tannin, medium body, and a nice, earthy finish. Drink it over the next 7-8 years.
Restrained dark fruit then surprisingly soft and rounded on the palate. Well balanced and a fine fresh finish. (JH)
About the producer
The Rouzaud family of Champagne Louis Roederer purchased this Saint-Estèphe estate in 1995. The property comprises 23 hectares of vines, divided between 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Cabernet Franc and 15% Merlot. The wine is aged in around 25% new oak for 18 months.