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Antonio Galloni

Vinous

The 2019 Pédesclaux is quirky and full of character. It offers a beguiling mix of super-ripe dark fruit and savory Cabernet coupled with accents that offer a striking counterpoint. Black cherry, chocolate, new leather, spice, tobacco, incense and scorched earth lead into the substantial finish. There's more raciness than finesse in this Pauillac, but it all works well. 01/2022

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Neal Martin

Vinous

The 2019 Pédesclaux, which is matured in 60% new oak, has a lively, classically styled bouquet of blackberry, briary, cedar and pressed violet scents, a touch of orange pith emerging with time. The palate is medium-bodied with succulent ripe black fruit, very polished and seductive. The expressive floral component lends the Margaux-like personality I remarked upon from barrel. Quite persistent in the mouth, yet accessible, this will be difficult to resist (but try). [One sample had a more briny finish than others.] 12/2021

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Lisa Perrotti-Brown

Robert Parker/Wine Advocate

Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2019 Pedesclaux has a beguiling perfume of violets, warm cassis, preserved plums and licorice with suggestions of rose hip tea, dark chocolate, kirsch and cinnamon toast. Medium to full-bodied, the palate bursts with vibrant black and red fruits, supported by ripe, finely grained tannins and oodles of freshness, finishing long and fragrant. Gorgeous wine—bravo! 06/2020

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Jean-Marc Quarin

Jean-Marc Quarin

Couleur pourpre et intense. Nez très aromatique, au fruité mûr, avec un fond de fruits noirs et de la fraîcheur. Minutieux dès l’entrée en bouche et délicatement charnu, avec une évolution sur un toucher raffiné, le vin évolue savoureux, fruité et épicé dans la persistance, sans perte de gras. Belle longueur très enveloppée. Le millésime de Pedesclaux le plus riche en cabernet sauvignon (72 %) et le plus faible en merlot. 06/2020

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James Suckling

James Suckling

This is really floral and beautiful with lavender, lilac and blackcurrant aromas that follow through to a medium to full body with firm, creamy tannins and a flavorful finish. It’s very racy and refined with structure. Linear. 72% cabernet sauvignon, 20% merlot, 6% cabernet franc and 2% petit verdot. Best after 2024. 02/2022