Château Ormes de Pez, owned by the Cazes family since 1939, is known for its rich, elegant wines. The 2011 vintage, a blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 41% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc, and 2% Petit Verdot, offers a fleshy body, supple tannins, and a spicy finish. It's a well-balanced wine with good aging potential.

Jamessuckling.com | JS 88
Published: Feb 18, 2014

This is earthy and spicy, with a medium body, fresh acidity and a chewy finish. Needs two years at least to soften. Better in 2016. 

The Wine Advocate | RP 86
Published: Apr 30, 2014
Drink: 2014-2019

Owned by the well-known Cazes family of Lynch-Bages, this popular St.-Estephe has turned out a dark ruby/plum-colored 2011 with sweet cassis and black cherry fruit. A slightly short finish is present, but the wine has a good front end-loaded combination of fruit, extract and succulence. it'smedium-bodied and tails off in the mouth, but it is well-made. Drink now-2019.

Jancisrobinson.com | JR 16
Published: Oct 21, 2021
Drink: 2020-2030

Tasted blind. Intense crimson. Rather soft and un St-Estèphe-like. Good fruit and friendliness. A solid effort with the tannins kicking in only on the very end.

Ormesdepez.com

Château Ormes de Pez belongs to the Médoc landscape since the 18th century. Located West of Saint-Estèphe and bordering the hamlet of Pez, the estate owes its name to a magnificent grove of elm trees, which no longer exists today. Château Ormes de Pez is the second property – after Château Lynch-Bages – acquired by the Cazes family in 1939.

With distinctive harmonious spicy character, Château Ormes de Pez is true to its terroir. Wine lovers appreciate its opulence, elegance and well-rounded structure. Its powerful, rich and excellent tannic backbone allows graceful ageing.

2011 Blending: 
50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 41% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot

Tasting note: The mouth is fleshy with good body, while the tannins prove supple and ripe. The full-flavoured finish is marked by an aftertaste of spicy notes.