The vineyard is situated on some of the finest terroir of Saint Estephe, on the hallowed gravel plateau shared among parcels from Château Montrose, Cos d’Estournel and Haut Marbuzet. The result is a very enjoyable Saint Estèphe with a beautiful fruit expression. A true gem!
Presentation
Presentation
The Saint Martin family knows how to make and run a great Saint Estèphe property having contributed a generation to Chateau Lafon Rochet. The new generation, Maxime Saint Martin, has taken over these 3 hectares to create a wonderful wine, true to its terroir and massively attractive. He makes his wine with the help of consultant winemaker Jacques Boissenot , one of the finest consultant in Bordeaux, having been responsible for the quality of 4 of the 5 first growths (Mouton Rothschild, Lafite Rothschild, Latour, Margaux) for many years.
Winemaking
Vinification in thermoreuglated stainless steel tanks at 28°C. Aged 12 months in barrel (1/3 new wood).
Varietals
Cabernet sauvignon : 68%
Merlot : 30%
Petit verdot : 2%
Merlot : 30%
Petit verdot : 2%
Specifications
Alcohol content : 13 % vol.
GM : No.
Contains sulphites. Contains egg or egg products. Does not contain milk or milk-based products.
Advice
Serving
17°C / 63°F
Ageing potential
10 to 15 years
Tasting
The 2014 Graves de Pez is a fantastic showing, delivering attractive aromas and flavours 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.
Food pairings
Saint Estephe wines can pair quite well with food. The wines of St. Estephe can be best when served with roasted, braised, or grilled meats like steak, veal, pork, beef, and game. St. Estephe is also a natural wine and food pairing with hard and soft cheeses.