Winemaker Notes
Very concentrated, almost black in appearance. The intense bouquet delivers an explosion of black berry aromas, of primarily cherries and blackberries, together with a touch of spice. Full and generous on the palate, structured by delicate, silky tannins, coated in fresh, juicy fruit. The delicately integrated oak accompanies the full-flavored, lingering finish of this superb, concentrated, fleshy and delicious Pey La Tour Reserve.
Blend: 88% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Petit Verdot
Professional Ratings
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James Suckling
This shows freshness and brightness. Medium body with an excellent depth of fruit and firm tannins. Pretty finish. Delicious already, but can age as well.
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Wine Enthusiast
Packed with tannins, this is a dark, dense wine. Its impressive structure frames rich blackberry and plum fruits. Let this wine age for several years and don't drink before 2022.
Editors' Choice
In most of France, wines are named by their place of origin and not by the type of grape (with the exception of Alsace). Just like a red Burgundy is by law, always made of Pinot noir, a red Bordeaux is a blended wine composed mainly of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Depending on the laws of the village from which the grapes come, the conditions of the vintage and decisions of the winemaker, the blend can be further supported by Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Petit Verdot and in rare cases, Carmenere. So popular and repeated has this mix of grape varieties become worldwide, that the term, Bordeaux Blend, refers to a wine blended in this style, regardless of origin.