Chateau Les Ormes-de-Pez, Saint-Estephe, France 2016 Savoie Apremont The 2020 La Rodeda has

The 2020 La Rodeda has a much softer texture

Where fruit from older vines is reserved for Chianti bottlings that will spend at least two years in the cellar softening around the edges

roasted almond and acacia flowers

aged in amphora and old barrels

Light and fruity with a refreshing mouthfeel and pleasant finish

Chateau Les Ormes-de-Pez, Saint-Estephe, France 2016 Savoie Apremont The 2020 La Rodeda hasThe dark berries, sandalwood and cedar aromas are certainly memorable. Full bodied, dense and rich in the center palate with ripe, polished tannins and a long, flavorful finish. Dense and powerful. Try after 2025. 94 Pts James Suckling