Our Professional Review
Dinner, November 2nd, 2024: This is the second time we have had this wine this week, both times our notes were consistent. Tonight we went vegetarian and had wild rice, tofu, sautéed onions and mushrooms with a small touch of Bragg’s Liquid Amino, a kind of soy sauce alternative that we love.
The Pitray’s medium-bodie...Show More >
Our Professional Review
Dinner, November 2nd, 2024: This is the second time we have had this wine this week, both times our notes were consistent. Tonight we went vegetarian and had wild rice, tofu, sautéed onions and mushrooms with a small touch of Bragg’s Liquid Amino, a kind of soy sauce alternative that we love.
The Pitray’s medium-bodied, very clean, fruit-forward blend of Merlot and Cabernet Franc was just about perfect. This wine is no doubt one of the absolute best (under $20) Bordeaux values out there.
Two nights before we had the Pitray with our version of lightly breaded chicken paillard served with a mild hot and sweet vinegar pepper sauce for dipping, smashed potatoes, and broccoli. Again, the medium-body and beautifully clean incisiveness of this chateau came through to both clean and refresh our palates. The balance of juicy frui, and balanced acidity makes this a four star pick of the under $20 Bordeaux. - Dorothy and Bernie, Follow the Drinker®
Expert Reviews - Vintage 2018
Lisa Perrotti-Brown of the Wine Advocate writes 90-92 Points | Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2018 Pitray features bright, expressive wild blueberries, black raspberries and warm plums scents with hints of spice cake and potpourri. Full-bodied, the palate is laden with juicy blue and black fruits, framed by plush tannins and just enough freshness, finishing with beautiful purity.
James Suckling writes 90 Points | A juicy, flavorful red that is delicious now, offering plum, chocolate and berry aromas and flavors. Medium body, firm tannins and a savory finish. Nice acidity, too. Drink or hold.
Jane Anson of Decanter writes 91 Points | Well textured, velvety fruits sit on a firm and fresh palate. This is good quality, stretching out in the mouth with tannins that are fully supportive of the project, not getting in the way but cheerleading as the fruit takes its first steps. There is so much to enjoy in the smaller appellations this year. Drinking 2021 - 2031.
Jeb Dunnuck writes | Coming from the eastern edge of Saint-Emilion, in the Côtes Castillon region, the 2018 Château De Pitray offers lots of ripe black fruits, asphalt, and licorice notes to go with a medium-bodied, nicely textured style on the palate. This ripe, fleshy, attractive 2018 opens up nicely with air and has lots to like. Enjoy bottles over the coming 4-6 years or so.
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