Château Lalande de Pez Château Lalande de Pez

Strong expression of place (Saint-Estèphe), on the nose and palate. Leaning rustic, particularly given this delicate vintage. Initial presentation of red fruits, followed by layered waves of purple berries and root vegetables. Juicy and gritty straightaway. Delightful! The middle begins to reveal steely tannins, whereas as the back features them. The finish offers blackcurrant, violets, herbs, coal, and gravel. This will likely continue to evolve through 2030 and hold through 2035. Improvement possible. Excellent QPR! 92-93.