Château Pedesclaux, Grand Cru Classé, Pauillac, 2020
Justerini & Brooks Tasting note
Château Pedesclaux, Grand Cru Classé, Pauillac, 2020
Maturity:
Keep
ABV:
13%
94/100
Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux
Vibrant violet reflections, great definition on the palate, with a streak of freshness from beginning to end, sculpted cassis and bilberry, crayon and graphite. Pedesclaux going from strength to strength under the new regime. Second vintage certified organic, 17 days of harvesting from September 13 through to October 4, 65% new oak for aging.
Date Reviewed:
05/2024
Drinking Window:
2030 - 2048
89-91/100
Neal Martin, Vinous
The 2023 Pédesclaux was picked from September 13 to October 4 and includes the old Cabernet vines. Matured in 65% new oak, it has a comparatively opulent bouquet with perfumed black cherries, violet petals and a hint of licorice. I would like a little more Pauillac DNA to be articulated on the nose. The palate is medium-bodied with pliant tannins, quite peppery on the entry, with modest depth. Salted licorice and graphite notes emerge toward what feels like a more structured finish. This will require four to five years in bottle. It just needs to develop more personality.
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