Provenance

Wine Cellar Private Client

Critics Ratings

‘This third-generation property of seven acres is close to the village of Saint-Estèphe on the Pez plateau. Fruity and juicy, the wine is beginning to approach maturity. Its tannins and wood aging are still showing although they are beginning to be well integrated. Wait a few years and drink this wine from 2023.’ – Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast, (Dec 2018)

‘This is owned by Maxime Saint-Martin, the young president of the Crus Artisans, who have just released their new 2017 ranking. Saint-Martin bought the 3ha of vines on mainly gravel soils from his uncle Paul Bussier in 2008, when he was just 21 years old. This wine is a little more rustic than some others in the lineup but still hugely drinkable, with cassis notes that come through strongly once the early tannins have subsided. Once again, this wine points to the possibilities of the vintage. 33% new oak.’ – Jane Anson, Decanter.com (May 2018)

‘The 2014 Graves de Pez is a fantastic showing, delivering attractive aromas and flavors of blackberries and ripe cherries, which are woven together with spices, tar, fresh cut floral and minerals. The medium to full body is well structured and expands beautifully across the palate. This continues to impress with excellent balance, and a wonderful round, polished texture, leading into a long velvety finish. While this is delicious right now, I expect it will show even better with just a few years of bottle age. 68% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and 2% Petite Verdot. (Best 2017-2026)’ – Jeb Dunnuck, International Wine Report, 92/100 (Aug 2016)