Pedesclaux 2010

Pauillac, Fifth Growth

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Tasting Notes

Very pretty with currants, chocolate and hints of cappuccino. Full body, with velvety tannins and a long delicious finish. This the best wine in years from here. Better in 2017.

Score: 93

James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com Maturity: 2017+ 18 February 2013

This final blend of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot and the rest Cabernet Franc hit 13.5% natural alcohol. Never one of my favorite wines, the 2010 is certainly a major, if not dramatic, improvement. Deep, subtle, herbaceous black currant fruit, cedar and Christmas fruitcake jump from the glass of this medium to full-bodied, ripe, well-made wine, which displays some subtle oak as well as excellent ripeness, texture and length. It should drink well for at least 15 or more years. This under-achieving estate, which is under the same management as Chateau Lilian Ladouys, seems to have made a huge step forward with this wine.

Score: 89

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2013-2028 01 February 2013

Tasted 31 Mar: Under the same management as Chx Gironville, Lilian Ladouys, Belle-Vue etc with Emmanuel Cruse selling it. Pretty dark crimson. Quite intense and sweet and very ripe on the nose. Lightly toasty. Then a little green and lean on the finish. Tasted 5 Apr: Fine and almost burgundian in its sensual appeal. Sweet and juicy. Unusual and interesting. (Score: 15.5 15-20)

Score: 16

Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2014-2020 01 April 2011

Good firm fruit and good texture, length, clarity and depth.

Score: 16 - 17

Decanter, Decanter.com Maturity: 2017-2028 01 April 2011

Vibrant, racy and long, this supervivid red has great cut, with raspberry, red currant and iron notes. Pure and stylish, with a lovely floral hint hanging on the finish. Bravo on the turnaround going on here.

Score: 90 - 93

James Molesworth, Wine Spectator 31 March 2011