Chateau Pedesclaux 2020 La Fleur De Pedesclaux, Pauillac
Chateau Pedesclaux 2020 La Fleur De Pedesclaux, Pauillac
92 Point Pauillac from organically farmed vineyards!
92 Point Pauillac from organically farmed vineyards!
At Pédesclaux, the vineyards are farmed organically or, in the case of certain plots, biodynamically. Since the Lorenzetti family acquired the estate in 2009, respect for the land and for the environment have been at the heart of their approach to viticulture. Once they had restructured the vineyards and acquired several high-quality plots, they introduced exacting and sustainable farming methods to improve the land. By acting as responsible, environmentally aware citizens and by exerting ceaseless effort to improve the flavour of the wines, the Lorenzetti family have been able to highlight the unique character of the Pauillac terroir.
Fleur de Pédesclaux is soft and gentle, with a delicious, silky texture. It has intense, compelling and savoury fruit aromas and, year after year, beautifully calibrated scents of white flowers, violets and small red berries. Exhibiting a more high-spirited elegance yet nonetheless showing remarkable length. In the mouth, it is fresh, subtle, packed with fruit and beautifully smooth tannins, with a long finish. In this more floral expression, the marvellous complexity of our terroir is once again evident, but in a mouth-watering style that is instantly festive.
James suckling gave this 92 points saying "Pretty aromas of currants as well as orange peel. Medium body. Fine tannins. Crisp finish. Drinkable now. 50% cabernet sauvignon, 48% merlot, the rest petit verdot."
Jeb Dunnuck scored this 91 points saying "Attractive black and blue fruits, chocolate, graphite, and a kiss of minerality emerge from the 2020 Fleur De Pédesclaux, which is the second wine of Château Pédesclaux. A balanced, medium-bodied effort, it has ripe tannins and rock-solid concentration, especially for a second wine."