Chateau Pedesclaux, Grand Cru Classé 2022
Country: France Region: Pauillac, Bordeaux
Varietal: 68% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc, 3% Petit Verdot
Vintage: 2022 Colour: Red Style: Dry
Producer: Château Pédesclaux
Description:
It's impossible to remain indifferent to the modest but oh-so-modern building of Château Pédesclaux or its superb winery, right in the heart of the Pauillac vineyard. Founded in the 19th century by Pierre Pédesclaux, Château was named Cinquième Grand Cru Classé in the famous 1855 classification for the Paris Universal Exhibition.
A 180° turnaround came for the estate in 2009 when it was bought by the Lorenzetti family, who restructured the vineyard and began converting to organic farming some ten years later. Today, some parcels are also farmed biodynamically. Another highlight will be the inauguration of a 100% gravity-fed winery in 2014, designed to produce the most refined wine possible. 2022 is a fundamental milestone for Château Pédesclaux, thanks to its official certification in Organic Agriculture.
97/100 Points
James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com, January 2025
"Fascinating aromas of blackberries and blackcurrants with some dried-herb undertones. Medium- to full-bodied, this has a solid core of fruit and a long and flavourful finish. Focused and tannin-driven with a lovely integration and intensity. Give this three to four years to soften, but I am impressed with the energy here already."
95/100 Points
Decanter, January 2025
"Strong and dark aromatics, blackcurrant, liquorice and salty stones. Juicy and lively on the palate, excellent acidity and freshness. There's something very precise and detailed about the flavours and fine tannins with lots of appealing fleshy berry fruit and licks of both mint, clove and coffee on the finish. Carefully constructed with lots of finesse and nuance. Sleek and streamlined with a lovely lift all the way through and such a long, moreish finish. Excellent quality from this estate that continues to improve."
94/100 Points
Jeb Dunnuck, Jebdunnuck.com, February 2025
"Bright black cherries, violets, leafy tobacco, and some meaty, iron, and mineral notes all emerge from the 2022 Château Pédesclaux, a beautifully textured, layered Pauillac that has medium to full-bodied richness, ripe, polished tannins, and a great finish. I think it’s certainly as good as the 2018, 2019, and 2020 and is a classic Pauillac from this team that will benefit from 4-5 years and evolve nicely over the following two decades."
Tasting Notes:
It offers intense notes of blackcurrants, blueberries, violets, and graphite. The palate is medium to full-bodied, with velvety tannins, a deep, energetic, and slightly floral profile.
