Fleur de Pedesclaux
Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend
Pauillac, Médoc, Bordeaux, France
2029 vintage. 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 48% Merlot, and 2% Petit Verdot. Cassis and flowers, and a little graphite. Juicy black fruits, very fresh and elegant, with ripe, gentle tannin. Abv. 13%. You can't go wrong with Pédesclaux these days.
2029 vintage. 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 48% Merlot, and 2% Petit Verdot. Cassis and flowers, and a little graphite. Juicy black fruits, very fresh and elegant, with ripe, gentle tannin. Abv. 13%. You can't go wrong with Pédesclaux these days.
Jan 17th, 2026
It is time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday.
Dark purple in color with a reddish rim.
Fruity nose of blueberries, plums, cherries, light oak and chocolate notes.
Medium plus in body with medium acidity.
Dry and fruit forward on the palate with black currants, black plums, light oak, cherries, spices, dark chocolates, tobacco leaf, herbs and peppercorn.
Medium finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.
This is a tasty Merlot based Bordeaux blend from Pauillac. Easy drinking and nicely balanced. Spicy and entertaining.
Showing nice complexity with a nice mouthfeel. Soft and elegant.
Good right out of the bottle and better with airtime.
Will continue to age nicely in the next 7 years.
A good food wine.
A blend of 49% Merlot, 46% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Petit Verdot. Aged in used French oak barrels for 12 months.
14% alcohol by volume.
90 points.
$32.
It is time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday.
Dark purple in color with a reddish rim.
Fruity nose of blueberries, plums, cherries, light oak and chocolate notes.
Medium plus in body with medium acidity.
Dry and fruit forward on the palate with black currants, black plums, light oak, cherries, spices, dark chocolates, tobacco leaf, herbs and peppercorn.
Medium finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.
This is a tasty Merlot based Bordeaux blend from Pauillac. Easy drinking and nicely balanced. Spicy and entertaining.
Showing nice complexity with a nice mouthfeel. Soft and elegant.
Good right out of the bottle and better with airtime.
Will continue to age nicely in the next 7 years.
A good food wine.
A blend of 49% Merlot, 46% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Petit Verdot. Aged in used French oak barrels for 12 months.
14% alcohol by volume.
90 points.
$32.
2015 vintage. With 74% Merlot (and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 6% Cabernet Franc), this is a world of difference compared to the 2022 ( 49% Merlot, 46% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Petit Verdot) tasted alongside. We switch from red fruit in the fully mature 2015, to the more black fruit personality of the 2022. While the 2015 is an attractive wine in a lighter style, it is no match for the more powerful and profound 2022,reflecting the impressive progress made here year after year since the Lorenzetti family took over.
2015 vintage. With 74% Merlot (and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 6% Cabernet Franc), this is a world of difference compared to the 2022 ( 49% Merlot, 46% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Petit Verdot) tasted alongside. We switch from red fruit in the fully mature 2015, to the more black fruit personality of the 2022. While the 2015 is an attractive wine in a lighter style, it is no match for the more powerful and profound 2022,reflecting the impressive progress made here year after year since the Lorenzetti family took over.
Jan 7th, 20252022 vintage. Pedesclaux becomes better and better, and that is also reflected in the second wine. Fleur de Pedesclaux is usually dominated by Merlot, but this 2022 is 49% Merlot, 46% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Petit Verdot. Therefore, it shows a more typical Pauillac character than before, with black fruit (cassis, blackberries), some smokiness, a powerful structure, and serious length. Abv. 14%. Even better the next day. Should age beautifully.
2022 vintage. Pedesclaux becomes better and better, and that is also reflected in the second wine. Fleur de Pedesclaux is usually dominated by Merlot, but this 2022 is 49% Merlot, 46% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Petit Verdot. Therefore, it shows a more typical Pauillac character than before, with black fruit (cassis, blackberries), some smokiness, a powerful structure, and serious length. Abv. 14%. Even better the next day. Should age beautifully.
Nov 21st, 20242018 vintage. This estate is on a high, reflecting in this second wine. Although it is 90% Merlot it displays black rather than red fruit and a serious structure. Already very attractive, but should age well for up to 10 years.
2018 vintage. This estate is on a high, reflecting in this second wine. Although it is 90% Merlot it displays black rather than red fruit and a serious structure. Already very attractive, but should age well for up to 10 years.
Mar 23rd, 2021
Red fruit; simple. Not bad for sure, but not much going on either.
Red fruit; simple. Not bad for sure, but not much going on either.
Mar 6th, 2018
Expect a lot from this wine. This is the second wine of Cháteau Pédesclaux , Deep , violet, dark- plum oak cherry harmony in the nose . Spiced - perfumed oak ... Odd resemblance to Californian Cabernet . Tastes more on the meritage side of winemaking
Expect a lot from this wine. This is the second wine of Cháteau Pédesclaux , Deep , violet, dark- plum oak cherry harmony in the nose . Spiced - perfumed oak ... Odd resemblance to Californian Cabernet . Tastes more on the meritage side of winemaking
3 people found it helpfulFeb 20th, 2016
Sommelier, International Wine Guild; Balistreri Vineyard; Sales, Joy Wine and Spirits
Rose petal and cherry pit. Plum. Really beautiful and graceful on the approach. Subtle and elegant
Rose petal and cherry pit. Plum. Really beautiful and graceful on the approach. Subtle and elegant
2 people found it helpfulJun 24th, 2014
Very nice BDX. The one estate on the left bank that heavily tilts Merlot. This wine doesn’t need any time to breath. I decanted but that’s wasn’t really necessary. Well balanced, subtle tannins, nice acidity showing. Long finish.
Very nice BDX. The one estate on the left bank that heavily tilts Merlot. This wine doesn’t need any time to breath. I decanted but that’s wasn’t really necessary. Well balanced, subtle tannins, nice acidity showing. Long finish.
1 person found it helpfulMar 22nd, 2020