Fleur de Pedesclaux - Pauillac 2022

Alexandre Ma

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byAlexandre Mathe3/10/2025

Fleur de Pédesclaux always exudes a delicate and fragrant aura, as if a myriad of tiny flowers is gently brushing against your nose. Despite the dry and scorching weather of the year, this high-Merlot blend manages to maintain a refreshing acidity. Unlike other wines that strive for “small and exquisite”, it does not forget to sprinkle some aromatic roasted almonds and fine tannins at the finish. Among a sea of easy-drinking wines, Fleur de Pédesclaux is sure to stand out.

The Wine Cellar Insider

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byJeff Levethe3/4/2025

Fleur de Pedesclaux

Yvesbeck.wine

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byYves Beckthe2/25/2025

49% Merlot, 46% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Petit Verdot Le bouquet de Fleur de Pédesclaux révèle d'entrée de classiques nuances de cassis et de menthe complétées par une touche de graphite. En bouche, le vin est bien encadré. Il adopte un profil linéaire et élancé, mais bénéficie d'une puissance respectable, pas dominante, lui conférant de la fraîcheur et de la structure. Les tannins sont encore quelque peu granuleux, mais également toniques, et vont de pair avec bienfaisante fraîcheur. Un vin sapide, élégant et même désaltérant. 2025-2032 90/100

Jamessuckling.com

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byJames Sucklingthe2/3/2025

A beautiful, expressive nose of violets, dark cherries, cassis and pencil shavings. Deep and really perfumed, with firm and precise tannins. 49% merlot, 46% cabernet sauvignon and 5% petit verdot. It’s already appealing, but it should be aged for two to three years in the bottle. Drink from 2028.

Decanter.com

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byGeorgina Hindlethe5/25/2023

Fruity and open on the nose. Nice intensity and structure, lively and straight In the mouth with overall balance. A touch light, but so easy to drink with real Cabernet signature. Feels well worked, not massively layered but delivers an enjoyable glass of wine with cool freshness and refinement. Total acidity: 3.6. 35% new oak barrels. 3.79pH.

Vinous

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byNeal Martinthe5/17/2023

The 2022 Fleur de Pédesclaux has an intense bouquet with pencil box infused black fruit. Needs just a little more delineation. The palate is medium-bodied with just a very slight touch of greenness on the entry (though, I find it adds freshness). Modest depth, quite tannic and muscular on the finish. It will need 2-3 years in bottle.

Alexandre Ma

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byAlexandre Mathe5/16/2023

The Wine Independent

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byLisa Perrotti-Brownthe5/15/2023

A blend of 49% Merlot, 46% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 5% Petit Verdot, with a pH 3.79, the 2022 Fleur de Pedesclaux has a deep garnet-purple color. It comes galloping out with energetic notes of crème de cassis, blackberry preserves, and mulberries, plus wafts of Indian spices and mocha. The medium to full-bodied palate is lively and intense, with bags of juicy black fruit and a grainy texture, with a fruity finish.

Yvesbeck.wine

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byYves Beckthe5/10/2023

Que de fraîcheur et d'authenticité dans ce bouquet qui révèle de belles notes de graphite ainsi qu'une touche crayeuse puis, finalement, des notes fruitées. En bouche le vin se positionne lentement, un peu timidement. Il y a de la puissance mais il y a aussi une touche un peu variétale qui empêche les autres éléments de se révéler. Un vin sérieux, linéaire, puissant. Il faut juste que l'expression aromatique gagne en révélation. Il y a du monde dans tous les cas.

Jeb DUNNUCK

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byJeb Dunnuckthe5/10/2023

The 2022 Fleur De Pédesclaux is up-front and charming, with plenty of currant and blue fruits as well as medium-bodied richness and depth on the palate. It's a well-made, forward, delicious wine in the making.

Vinous

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byAntonio Gallonithe5/9/2023

The 2022 Fleur de Pédesclaux is a gorgeous second wine. Crushed red berry fruit, spice, leather, menthol, licorice and mocha give the 2022 lovely immediacy. Soft, plush contours wrap it all together. The 2022 is sensual and wonderfully inviting. Drinking window : 2025-2034

Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux

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byJane Ansonthe5/9/2023

Intense and layered, with blueberry, damson, cocoa bean, raspberry puree, pomegranate, a pretty serious but seriously enjoyable 2nd wine. Harvest September 12 to 27. 44% 2nd wine. Last year organic conversion. 3.79ph. Vincent Bache-Gabrielsen director. 35% new oak.

The Wine Cellar Insider

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byJeff Levethe5/5/2023

Forward, early drinking, soft, round, creamy-textured, red pit -fruit charmer that is perfect for early-drinking, Pauillac enjoyment. Drink from 2025-2032.

Jamessuckling.com

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byJames Sucklingthe4/19/2023

Blackcurrants and blueberries with violets and other flowers. Medium to full body. Tight and compacted with linear tannins at the end. Intense and structured second wine. 49% merlot, 46% cabernet sauvignon and 5% petit verdot. Made from organically grown grapes.