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Antonio Galloni

Vinous

The 2022 Pédesclaux is packed with black cherry, plum, new leather, licorice and chocolate. This sumptuous, bold Pauillac has plenty to offer in a decidedly flamboyant style. 01/2025

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Neal Martin

Vinous

The 2022 Pédesclaux, matured in 60% new oak, has a very floral bouquet with violet and peony infusing the blackberry and blueberry fruit aromas. There is just a little jamminess when juxtaposed against its peers. The palate is medium-bodied, ripe and bold, with a fleshy opening and just a touch of sucrosity on the finish that detracts from its nobility. 01/2025

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William Kelley

Robert Parker/Wine Advocate

Now certified organic, the 2022 Pedésclaux exhibits aromas of dark berries, plums and pencil shavings, followed by a medium to full-bodied, suave and refined palate that's a touch lean on the finish. As it fleshes out with élevage, it should come into better balance. 04/2023

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Jeb Dunnuck

Jeb Dunnuck

Bright black cherries, violets, leafy tobacco, and some meaty, iron, and mineral notes all emerge from the 2022 Château Pédesclaux, a beautifully textured, layered Pauillac that has medium to full-bodied richness, ripe, polished tannins, and a great finish. I think it’s certainly as good as the 2018, 2019, and 2020 and is a classic Pauillac from this team that will benefit from 4-5 years and evolve nicely over the following two decades. 02/2025

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Jean-Marc Quarin

Jean-Marc Quarin

Couleur sombre, vive et pourpre. Nez très aromatique, au fruité mûr, subtil et noble, particulièrement bien associé au bois. Moelleux en entrée de bouche, hédoniste au milieu, avec un gras fin parcourant le palais, riche en saveurs, le vin évolue juteux, complet, délicat et pourtant profond. Grande persistance fruitée sans marquer le tannin. 02/2025

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James Suckling

James Suckling

Fascinating aromas of blackberries and blackcurrants with some dried-herb undertones. Medium- to full-bodied, this has a solid core of fruit and a long and flavorful finish. Focused and tannin-driven with a lovely integration and intensity. A blend of 68% cabernet sauvignon, 22% merlot, 7% cabernet franc and 3% petit verdot. Give this three to four years to soften, but I am impressed with the energy here already. Try after 2028. 01/2025