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Antonio Galloni

Vinous

The 2023 Pedesclaux is one of the best wines I have tasted here in some time, maybe ever. It offers a striking mix of ripe dark fruit and bright acids. My impression is that the extractions are less pushed, which really seems to emphasize vibrancy in the fruit. The 10% Cabernet Franc really lifts the aromatics, but it’s the wine's balance and energy that I admire most. Terrific. 04/2024

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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. 04/2024

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William Kelley

Robert Parker/Wine Advocate

The 2023 Pedésclaux is the estate's second organic-certified vintage. A blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc, it offers up attractive aromas of cassis and dark berries mingled with notions of mint and licorice, followed by a medium to full-bodied, fleshy and layered palate with sweet tannins, succulent acids and a rather rich, giving profile. 04/2024

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Jean-Marc Quarin

Jean-Marc Quarin

Belle couleur sombre, très unie. Nez intense, fin et subtil. Touches raffinées d'encre et de bois blond. Délicat. Minutieux en entrée de bouche et de suite tramé, avec de la classe dans le toucher, le vin glisse, fond, résiste à la palpation. Il s'achève sur une longue finale savoureuse dont le gras laisse augurer d'un bel avenir après l'élevage. Une réussite. Assemblage : 70 % cabernet sauvignon, 20 % merlot, 10 % cabernet franc. Degré d'alcool : 13°3 - pH : 3,76. Elevage en 65 % bois neuf. 04/2024

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James Suckling

James Suckling

There is a really pretty, powdery-tannin texture to this, with dark-berry and currant character. Some orange peel, too. It’s full and layered with a sense of precision and focus. Framed and open-grained in the texture. Velvety. Real Pauillac personality here. 70% cabernet sauvignon, 20% merlot and 10% cabernet franc. May be better than 2022. 04/2024