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Critics Ratings

‘Deep garnet colored, the 2010 Ormes de Pez slips sensuously from the glass with seductive blackberry pie, Black Forest cake and kirsch scents plus nuances of candied violets, hoisin, dark chocolate and licorice. Full-bodied, rich and plush in the mouth, it has a fantastic line of freshness lifting all the decadent fruit to a long, energy-sparked finish.’ – Lisa Perrotti-Brown, Wine Advocate, 92/100 (Mar 2020)

‘The 2010 Les Ormes de Pez has a ripe and fruit-driven bouquet with tons of wild strawberry, cranberry and undergrowth notes, well defined if not quite as complex as its peers. The palate is medium-bodied with fine grain tannins. Good acidity, nicely proportioned with a touch of spice on the finish, this constitutes one of the more approachable Saint-Estèphe wines, with the substance to suggest that it will drink over the next 10-15 years.’ – Neal Martin, Vinous, 91/100 (Feb 2020)

‘Deep dark garnet, youthful colour. Fragrant with dark fruit and lightly floral, very appetising. A bit of a hole in the middle but the tannins are extremely elegant. Long, too. Perhaps slightly drying on the finish.’ – Julia Harding MW, JancisRobinson.com, 16/20 (Feb 2020)

‘Although this wine has tannins, it's the fruit that shines, with its delicious black-currant flavor and acidity. It is more fine and elegant than it is powerful, a pleasant surprise from Saint-Estèphe in this vintage For medium-term aging.’ – Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast, 93/100 (Feb 2013)

‘Dark and winey, with good damson plum, black currant and mulled spice notes pushed by a tangy iron note and flecks of savory and chalk on the finish. The judicious toast lets the pure fruit drive along. Best from 2015 through 2025.’ – James Molesworth, Wine Spectator, 91/100 (Mar 2013)