Chateau Les Ormes de Pez
Its 40 hectares of vineyards consist of two very distinct terroirs: the Cabernets thrive on the gravelly parcels composed of quartz and rolled pebbles whereas Merlot is best-suited to the cooler, sandy-clay parcels. These parcels have good drainage properties and are representative of the Saint-Estèphe appellation.
Vineyard manager Rafaël Destruhaut-Balladu, prioritises integrated methods of agriculture which include the use of neutral products for the environment, optimised plant-health control and fallow periods for soil rest. Grapes are harvested by hand.
Vinification takes place at the domaine under the responsibility of Daniel Llose and Nicolas Labenne. Grapes are divided into temperature-controlled stainless steel vats. Alcoholic fermentation and maceration last for around 20 days during which progressive cycles of ‘rack and return’ and pumping over are carried out. This traditional winemaking method prioritises a gentle extraction of colours and tannins. The wine is then aged for around 15 months in French oak barrels, 45% of which are new oak.
- Appellation: Bordeaux, Saint-Estèphe
- Owner: the Cazes family
- Winemaker: the Cazes family
- Varieties Grown: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
- Hectares/Age of Vines: 40 hectares
- Altitude/Soil: Garonne gravel and sandy clay
- Farming Methods: Traditional
Wines
Red
Rose
White
Sparkling
Sweet
Fortified
Spirits
Cider