Wines Saint-Estèphe Château Ormes de Pez - 2015

Château Ormes de Pez 2015, from the esteemed Saint-Estèphe appellation, offers a classic representation of the Médoc’s robust yet refined style. This wine is likely crafted from a blend dominated by Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, with supporting roles from Cabernet Franc and a touch of Petit Verdot. The 2015 vintage benefited from ideal conditions: a warm, dry growing season followed by a timely harvest, enabling optimal grape maturity. Vinification at Ormes de Pez focuses on preserving the vineyard’s character, with careful extraction to achieve balance and elegance. The resulting wine typically displays a deep, opaque colour and an expressive bouquet combining blackcurrant, blackberry, subtle spice, and hints of tobacco or cedar. On the palate, expect generous fruit, firm tannins, and a long, harmonious finish; with a few years of bottle age, tertiary nuances of leather or forest floor may emerge.

Saint-Estèphe is renowned for producing some of the Left Bank’s most structured, age-worthy reds. Its proximity to the Gironde estuary helps moderate the climate, lending a unique freshness to the wines even in warmer vintages. The gravelly soils mixed with clay are ideal for Cabernet-based blends but also favour Merlot, which can thrive and provide additional roundness to the blend. The appellation’s wines are often noted for their power, depth, and robust character,, traits that help them age gracefully over decades.

With its firm structure and aromatic complexity, this wine pairs beautifully with hearty, savoury dishes. Traditional Bordeaux fare like roast lamb studded with garlic and herbs, or confit de canard, will enhance the wine’s texture and persistence. Mature hard cheeses, such as Comté or aged Cheddar, are also excellent companions. For a regional touch, try with entrecôte à la Bordelaise (steak in red wine sauce).

For optimal enjoyment, decant for an hour to allow the bouquet to blossom and serve at 16-18°C. This will enhance both the purity of fruit and the subtle layers developed with age, making it a superb addition to your cellar or table.