Pedesclaux - Pauillac 2021

Vinous

89

byAntonio Gallonithe4/2/2024

The 2021 Pédesclaux is a difficult wine to taste. Light in body, it shows limited depth of dark red cherry fruit, mocha, new leather and licorice . This was so much better en primeur.

Jeb DUNNUCK

90

byJeb Dunnuckthe3/4/2024

The 2021 Château Pédesclaux is solid, even outstanding, with classic Pauillac notes of graphite and lead pencil supported by beautiful cassis-driven fruit. Medium-bodied, elegant, and balanced, it has fine tannins, reasonable mid-palate depth, and a good finish. Based on 64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Merlot, and the rest Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, it's well-made, has terrific purity of fruit, and I love its overall balance. It's going to benefit from just a few years of bottle age and should drink nicely for 10-15 years if well stored.

Vinous

89

byAntonio Gallonithe2/28/2024

The 2021 Pédesclaux is a difficult wine to taste. Light in body, it shows limited depth of dark red cherry fruit, mocha, new leather and licorice . This was so much better en primeur.

Wine Advocate

90

byWilliam Kelleythe2/22/2024

The 2021 Pedésclaux is a strong effort that's turned out well in bottle, offering up aromas of cassis, dark berries, violets and pencil shavings, followed by a medium to full-bodied, fleshy palate with powdery tannins, lively acids and a vibrant core of fruit.

Jamessuckling.com

94

byJames Sucklingthe2/22/2024

Dark cherries, black currants, white pepper and graphite with a touch of dark chocolate and cigar box. I love the suppleness and the mid-palate fruit that give excellent width and flesh to this rather lean vintage. Medium to full body with more flesh than bones. The tannins are fine and sleek, and the finish, creamy and extensive. A commendable effort from this vintage. Shows lots of early appeal but will hold very well in the next five to seven years.

Jamessuckling.com

93-94

byJames Sucklingthe6/8/2022

A solid Pedesclaux for the vintage, with lots of blackcurrant and blueberry aromas and flavors. Full-bodied with medium-chewy tannins and a round texture. Racy and structured. Solid. 64% cabernet sauvignon, 27% merlot, 6% cabernet franc and 3% petit verdot.

Jeb DUNNUCK

89-91

byJeb Dunnuckthe6/2/2022

Lots of cassis, graphite, and earthy minerality as well as some chocolaty notes emerge from the 2021 Château Pédesclaux, a medium-bodied, moderately concentrated, yet balanced and elegant 2021. It shows the purity and freshness of the vintage yet could use a touch more density and depth. Nevertheless, it could wind up being an outstanding wine. The blend is 64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Merlot, and the rest Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, pulled from 58% of the total production, and it's currently resting in 60% new barrels.

Bettane & Desseauve

91-92

by Bettane & Desseauvethe5/24/2022

Un vrai plaisir avec l’échantillon déguisé à la propriété. Caractère violette typé, charme réel de texture, prise de bois parfaite. À notre sens, le vin plus fin à sa naissance que les 2018 et 2019.

The Vintage Journal

93-94

byAndrew Caillard MWthe5/17/2022

Deep colour. Chinotto, bitter dark chocolate, blackcurrant aromas. Rich chocolaty palate with blackberry blackcurrant fruits, fine velvety textures, bittersweet flavours and a lovely chewy long finish. Very good density and mineral length. 64% cabernet sauvignon, 27% merlot, 3% petit verdot, 6% cabernet franc. Matured in 60% new French oak barriques. 12.97% alc

Alexandre Ma

92-93

byAlexandre Mathe5/16/2022

Although the fruity aromas are milder in the vintage of 2021s, the fragrances of violet and lavender of Pédesclaux are absolutely outstanding and attractive. A gentle swirl of the glass reveals the fascinating scents of "floral lady". In addition to maintaining its elegance, Pédesclaux 2021 is pretty skillful in oak aging. The velvety tannins not only soften the structure but also subtly add depth to the wine and prolongate a long way on the finish. Bravo to the pure naturalistic balance and elegance. ??2021???????????,?Pédesclaux??????????????????????,??“????”?????????“???”????,Pédesclaux 2021?????????????????????????????????,??????????????????????????????

The Wine Cellar Insider

91-93

byJeff Levethe5/16/2022

Ripe, fresh, medium-bodied and already quite easy to taste, the wine is floral, with dark, red pit fruits and tobacco leaf to start things off in the nose. Medium-bodied, soft and polished, with flesh and freshness in the red fruits on the palate, give this just a year or two and and it should be quite a treat to taste.. The wine is a blend of 64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc and 3% Petit Verdot. 13% ABV. Drink from 2024-2045. 91-93

Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux

91

byJane Ansonthe5/13/2022

Vinous

90-92

byNeal Martinthe5/12/2022

The 2021 Pédesclaux is a blend similar to the 2018 and was picked September 24 to October 5. It has a pure, oyster-shell-tinged bouquet that opens nicely with aeration, hints of brine coming through. You can almost smell the Gironde in this Pauillac. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, very well balanced and precise. A mote of cracked black pepper enlivens the finish. This should age well in bottle.

Vinous

90-93

byAntonio Gallonithe5/11/2022

The 2021 Pédesclaux presents strong Cabernet Sauvignon inflections to play off a core of dark red-fleshed fruit. Spice, menthol, tobacco and cedar follow, adding quite a bit of character to this flavorful, savory Pauillac.

vvwine

90-92

byAdrian Van Velsenthe5/10/2022

Ziemlich dunkle Farbe. Ein schöner Duft, dunkle Beeren, Tee, Tabak, Rosen, komplex. Der Auftakt ist straff, der Wein hat Struktur, diese überlagert die Frucht jedoch nicht, sondern ist gut auf diese abgestimmt. Im Abgang mit feiner Würze und einer mittleren Länge. Gelungen. 2025-2040 (Verkostet im April 2022. Vintex/Daniel Vins)

Anthocyanes

90-92

byYohan Castaingthe5/6/2022

Fruits frais, des notes florales presque violette pour un bouquet légèrement boisé, épicé et mentholé. Bouche droite, moyennement dense, des tanins en place et légèrement structurants. Belle tension finale mais un ensemble qui reste un peu léger et semble jouer la facilité.

Wine Advocate

89-90

byWilliam Kelleythe4/29/2022

Offering up notions of sweet berries, licorice, loamy soil and spices, the 2021 Pedésclaux is medium-bodied, lively and fine-boned, with a pretty core of fruit, supple tannins and a giving, expressive profile. It's a blend of 64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc and 3% Petit Verdot.