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The kernel for Pezat is a vineyard planted literally a pace outside of the Saint Emilion Appellation - towards the river from Château Teyssier near to Branne. Previously this large vineyard consisted of high trellised vines planted 3 metres apart - the norm in Entre-des-Mers where grapes are machine picked.

Planting down the middle of the rows gave the same density as a vineyard in Saint Emilion. Additionally, on the original vines, a sucker-per-vine was allowed to grow. At which stage the original vine was cut off, almost halving the height of the vines down to what one would expect from a hand-picked vineyard in Saint Emilion. The vines are now pruned on the ‘double guyot’ system. The secondary shoots are removed and the vines deleafed and bunch-thined. The grapes are handpicked and vinified as the other wines of the Chateau - to the standard of a Saint Emilion Grand Cru.

Pezat comes in three colours. The main wine is a lavish oak-aged red wine. The rosé represents a ‘saignée’ of the pre-fermented free-flow juice of our Saint Emilion Grand Crus, and the white is a product of crisp, barrel-fermented Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon.

2006 Vintage.
Francois Mauss, GJE, Posted on eRobertParker April 2007.
“Then 7 wines from Mr Maltus (Château Teyssier and Le Dôme): I must confess I was really impressed by a very good basic wine (less than € 7): PEZAT.”
Jancis Robinson, April 2007.
“POINTS 14.0. Drink 2008 Quite deep crimson. Sweet, almost sweaty nose. Inky oaky tannins on the finish. ”
Wine Enthusiast Magazine.
“POINTS 86. A fresh, soft, citrus-flavored wine with freshness that comes from the green pear and lemon sharpness. Touches of wood round out a delicious, easy wine. — R.V.”
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2010 Vintage

Neal Martin, Wine Advocates
POINTS 87 - A blend of 85% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Franc. This has a well defined nose with baked red cherries, a touch of briary and a hint of chalk dust. Simple on the palate, nicely balanced, crisp blackberry with a touch of pepper on the finish. This is a fine Bordeaux Superieur from Jonathan Maltus.

Wine Spectator
POINTS 86-89 - Pure, with a lightly firm damson plum and pomegranate frame to the core of blackberry and black currant. A mineral edge is starting to show on the finish. —J.M.

Robvert Parker
POINTS 86-88 - An excellent effort from Jonathan Maltus, this value-priced, lower-level Bordeaux is normally a blend of 75% Merlot and 25% Cabernet Franc. The 2010 is exactly what one expects from an inexpensive but well-made Bordeaux. Soft tannins, deep berry fruit, a nice, medium-bodied, fleshy texture, and clean finish all make for a delicious wine to drink in its first 3-4 years of life. Drink: 2011/15.