Chateau Ormes de Pez Saint-Estephe 2006 CS20231023 separated from the Pacific by

separated from the Pacific by a small mountain range making the closet vineyard to the ocean in all of California

three separate distillations of spices and bitter peels of Curacao oranges blended with brandy and Ferrand cognac

richness and complexity

and winter spice

I am glad I did – these 8 Year Old single barrels are full of flavor and I’m always amazed how each barrel differs from the next

Chateau Ormes de Pez Saint-Estephe 2006 CS20231023 separated from the Pacific byTwo decades of age have revealed this Cru Bourgeois's true character: a gracefully evolved wine with fresh aromatics and fine structure. The 2006 blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc shows lovely leather, roasted strawberries, red currants, Earl Grey tea, cedar, and ripe dark plums with a palate balanced between grippy tannins and fresh acidity. Situated near Montrose and Cos d'Estournel, this wine drinks beautifully now and should