Château Ormes de Pez 1997

Delicious, with plum, spice and vanilla character. Medium-bodied, with silky tannins and a fresh fruit finish. Drink now through 2004.

Medium garnet color with a slight watery rim. A cherry-driven bouquet, almost violet-like, slender and direct. On the palate, medium-bodied and elongated, with a slightly peppery acidic edge; the finish is lean and very well vinified.

98: Medium garnet with a slight watery rim. Cherry-driven bouquet, almost violet-like, lean and direct. Medium-bodied on the palate, long and stretched out, with a slightly peppery spike of acidity; a slender finish—very well vinified. 03: Light and buoyant, yet the wine still shows surprisingly expressive aromatics. 16/20 drink – 2010 Pale garnet, fine watery rim. Open bouquet with a gentle greenish hint, lovely spice, lean. Juicy, lightly structured palate, still a fine astringency; pleasant finish, a good restaurant wine.

Deep red color. Good intensity. Lively. Medium-intensity nose. Lovely cherry aromas. With aeration, a slightly vegetal note. A soft attack, opening onto a well-concentrated body, rather juicy on the mid-palate. Flavors of fruit and licorice. Rounded tannins, leading to a medium finish with a hint of vegetal character but also fruit. Successful.