Fleur de Pédesclaux 2019

Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider

VertdeVin

The nose is fruity, elegant and offers structure and a fine power. It reveals notes of cassis, blackberry, small notes of strawberry associated with touches of griotte, liquorice as well as very fine hints of timut pepper and gravels. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a juicy frame, minerality and precision. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy/juicy blackberry, fleshy strawberry, small notes of cherry associated with a touch of cassis, violet as well as a subtle hint of lily, spices and chocolate. Tannins are well-built and elegant. A very fine hint of vanilla and an imperceptible hint of coffee on the persistence.

James Suckling

Sweet and ripe currants with dark cherries, too. Floral and perfumed. Medium-bodied with firm, silky tannins and a fresh, vivid finish. Second wine of Pedesclaux. 67% merlot, 27% cabernet sauvignon and 6% petit verdot. Drink after 2025.

Robert Parker Wine Advocate

Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2019 Fleur de Pedesclaux offers up expressive notes of baked plums, boysenberries and warm red and black cherries with touches of bouquet garni, black olives and truffles. Medium-bodied, the palate is chock-full of juicy black fruits, framed by ripe grainy tannins and loads of freshness, finishing long with lovely purity.