Robert Parker Wine Advocate

A blend of 50% Merlot, 41% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot, aged in 45% new barriques, the deep garnet-purple colored 2018 Ormes de Pez comes tearing out of the glass with rambunctious notes of stewed black cherries, crème de cassis and raspberry pie, plus hints of Indian spices, dried Provence herbs and potpourri with a waft of woodsmoke. The full-bodied palate is decadently spicy with bags of black fruit preserves and a velvety texture, finishing long with lovely freshness.

James Suckling

This is very dense and lively with blueberry and blackberry character. Lots of purple fruit at the end. Full body and powerful tannins. Spicy undertones with hints of black tea.

VertdeVin

The nose is aromatic, racy, well-built and offers power as well as a small intensity. It reveals notes of small wild red berries, wild strawberry and small notes of Sichuan pepper associated with touches of blackberry, liquorice stick as well as hints of spices, a hint of exotic spices and a very discreet/imperceptible hint of cocoa. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, racy and offers a beautiful definition, juiciness, minerality as well as gourmandize, a fine acidulous frame, a small freshness and a small density. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy blackberry, bright cherry and small notes of small juicy/fresh red berries associated with small touches of racy minerality, spices, rose, violet as well as hints of spices and a very discreet hint of cocoa/vanilla. Tannins are precise. Good length.

Falstaff

Wine Enthusiast

The estate is under the same ownership as Château Lynch-Bages in Pauillac. Rich and smoky, this sophisticated, rich wine has some serious tannins as well as black fruits. The wine shows great pedigree, with dark berry fruits and a firm, ageworthy structure. Drink from 2026.