CHATEAU DE PEZ

Château de Pez is a historic Bordeaux wine estate in the Saint-Estèphe appellation of the Médoc on the Left Bank of Bordeaux, France, and is recognized as one of the oldest properties in the region, founded in the 15th century. It was originally created in 1452 and for around two centuries belonged to the Pontac family — the same family associated with Château Haut-Brion — before passing through various owners following the French Revolution and eventually being acquired in 1995 by Champagne Louis Roederer. 

The estate covers roughly 104 continuous acres (about 42 hectares), with the majority planted to classic Bordeaux varieties including Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, supported by smaller amounts of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Its vineyards sit on gravelly, clay-rich soils typical of Saint-Estèphe, which contribute structure and depth to the wines. Château de Pez was listed as a Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel in the 2003 reclassification, reflecting its consistent quality among Médoc producers. 

Château de Pez produces its grand vin, Château de Pez, a red Bordeaux blend that exhibits the typical character of Saint-Estèphe wines — powerful yet refined, with dark fruit, spice, and earthy notes — and shows excellent ageing potential. Recent vintages have earned positive critical acclaim.  In addition to the flagship wine, the estate also produces a second wine called 2nd Pez, made from younger vines and intended to offer an approachable yet structured expression of the estate’s terroir. 

Under recent stewardship and with modern winemaking improvements — including plot-by-plot vinification and careful oak aging — Château de Pez continues to develop its reputation for producing elegant, characterful wines that balance richness with the distinctive minerality of Saint-Estèphe.