Owned by Pichon Comtesse, this is a lovely St Estèphe with polish and poise. Good depth to the berry fruits, with an appealing unfussy confidence. New cellars this year that allows for more precise reflection of the plots in 1% Petit Verdot completes the blend. 93 points

This year`s blend is 56% Cabernet Sauvignon, 42% Merlot, 1% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot. Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2019 de Pez comes tumbling out of the glass with an astonishingly beautiful perfume of lilacs, black cherries and black raspberries over a core of stewed plums, clove oil, dark chocolate and Sichuan pepper. The medium-bodied palate is jam-packed with energetic black fruits, supported by a firm foundation of ripe, grainy tannins and lovely freshness, finishing long and perfumed. I love where this once-malingering château is headed—bravo to winemaker Nicolas Glumineau from Pichon Lalande! 92-94+ points

The 2019 Château de Pez was tasted from two bottles. The first I found a bit glossy and showy, the second more refined and controlled with blackberry, raspberry and sous-bois aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with bright red berry fruit laced with white pepper and subtle earthy notes, nicely focused with the second examples showing more appellation DNA than the first. Drink over the next 15 years. 90-92 points