Château Pedesclaux 2018

VeAnthocyanes - Yohan Castaing

VertdeVin

The nose is fruity, racy and offers intensity (full of control), power (full of justness) and concentration. This wine should be decanted. It reveals notes of pulpy/juicy cassis, pulpy blackberry and small notes of zan associated with touches of violet, iris, camphor, pulpy strawberry, racy minerality as well as fine hints of lily, Sichuan pepper, fresh mild tobacco and a discreet hint of nutmeg. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, racy and offers freshness, minerality, a beautiful definition, gourmandize as well as a certain tension and deepness. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy wild cassis, small black berries and small notes of cherries associated with touches of racy minerality, camphor, crunchy red fruits, caramelization, mild tobacco, a subtle hint of bourbon vanilla pod, very fine hints of toasted almond. Good length. Tannins are elegant, precise and finely chewy. Suavity and gourmandize on the finish.

Falstaff

Robert Parker Wine Advocate

Pédesclaux was purchased in late 2009 by real estate mogul, Jacky Lorenzetti. In addition to the purchase of Pédesclaux and its 26 hectares of vineyards, Lorenzetti was also able to acquire an additional 12 hectares of vineyards planted at 10,000 vines per hectare that sit atop the Milon plateau (their rows are interspersed with those of Mouton and Lafite). The total vineyard acreage in 2018 was 49.7 hectares with an average vine age of 35 years. The soils are typically gravelly atop a clay subsoil. It will spend an estimated 16 months on the lees in barrels, 60% new and 40% second year. The blend is 64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc and 4% Petit Verdot, and it has 13.96% alcohol. Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2018 Pedesclaux comes charging out of the gate with rambunctious baked plums, warm cassis and Morello cherries scents plus hints of spice cake, menthol and fragrant earth. Medium to full-bodied, the palate delivers mouth-coating black fruits and spicy accents, with a soft, fine-grained frame, finishing long.