Chateau Pedesclaux, Pauillac Grand Cru Classe 2017

"A blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 3% Petit Verdot and 7% Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2017 Pedesclaux is medium to deep garnet-purple in color. The nose reveals a stunning perfume of wilted roses, lilacs and Ceylon tea, over a core of kirsch, raspberry pie and warm blackberries plus touches of garrigue and pencil shavings. Medium-bodied, fresh and fragrant in the mouth, it has soft, easy-going tannins and a compelling iron ore note on the finish.

A long-time malingering vineyard of enviable positions somewhat intertwined with Chateaux Lafite-Rothschild and Clerc-Milon, Pedesclaux was purchased by Jacqui Lorenzetti in September 2009. Subsequent vineyard acquisitions have gone to make nearly 52 hectares of Pauillac vineyard area in total now, although not all of this is yet in production with a concerted replanting program going on. Around 50% of the vineyard area is now farmed biodynamically or organically. The winemaker is the very talented Vincent Bache-Gabrielsen, and Eric Boissenot consults. And, this dynamic duo has all the latest cellar toys to play with, following a complete, massive and very impressive restoration of the chateau and winemaking facilities, using the same architect as Chateau Cos d’Estournel. So, it is not surprising that quality here keeps going up and up and up!"

The Wine Advocate 91 Pts.