2020 Chateau de Pez Grand Vin Saint-Estephe

From: Bordeaux, FranceBlend: 49% Cabernet Sauvignon, 49% Merlot, and the balance Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc Taste & Critical Acclaim: JD 94 Jeb DunnuckFrom the team of Nicolas Glumineau at Pichon Comtesse de Lalande, the 2018 Château De Pez is a gorgeous 2018 that should be on every Bordeaux lover's radar (and should be a great value as well). Notes of blackcurrants, blueberries, candied violets, and graphite define the bouquet, and it hits the palate with medium to full-bodied richness, rockingly polished tannins, terrific purity, and a great finish. It's terrific and is going to have 15-20 years or more of longevity. The blend is 49% Cabernet Sauvignon, 49% Merlot, and the balance Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc.JS 93 James SucklingSpices and dark berries with some nutmeg and cedar. Medium to full body, really polished tannins and a refined and pretty finish. So fine. Tight yet balanced. Give it three or four years to open. Try after 2023.RP 92 Robert Parker's Wine AdvocateA