Château Ormes de Pez 2011, Saint-Estèphe36. 95 per bottle ABV 13. 5% Grapes: 54% Cabernet Sauvignon, 37% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot "2011 Les Ormes de Pez has an impressive bouquet, beautifully defined, not intense but precise, earthy black fruit mixed with tar and freshly rolled tobacco. The palate is medium bodied with fine grain tannins. Exquisite balance, not complex, but so much freshness with the most tension revealed on the finish. This was a bit of a turn up for the

• Skin maceration for 5 to 7 days

flavour and backbone from the Tannat with spice and fruit from the Syrah and the aroma and freshness of the Viognier

7 grams per litre

with concentrated citrus

inspired by the wines of Alsace

cold maceration at 8 – 12°C is carried out for six hours to extract aroma but not colour

it will complement grilled or roasted white meats and pan-fried duck

They have fragrant notes of red berries and delicate strawberry

The natural sweetness is complemented by the zesty and refreshing acidity

much more intense than I was expecting

PRODUCTION

Recent warm vintages of 2018 and 20 in particular have given a style of Chablis which is approachable in youth and with concentration and power that point to quality