Chateau Pedesclaux - Pauillac 2022

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Chateau Pedesclaux Description

Château Pédesclaux, 5th Grand Cru Classé in Pauillac, was founded by wine-broker Urbain-Pierre Pédesclaux, in the early 19th century. The Lorenzetti family took over the estate in 2009 and have raised the estate to the highest level by equipping it with state-of-the-art facilities. 2014 saw the construction of a new gravity-fed winery designed by architect Jean-Michel Wilmotte. In 2018, Manon Lorenzetti took over the reins of the estate, injecting new energy into the business.

Château Pédesclaux 2022 is a Pauillac wine made from a 52-hectare vineyard spread across 19 different terroirs. The vineyard is managed by Vincent Bache-Gabrielsen, advised by oenologist Éric Boissenot.

2022 is the first vintage to be certified organic, following a conversion that began in 2019.

Cabernet Sauvignon (68%)
Merlot (22%)
Cabernet Franc (7%)
Petit Verdot (3%).

James Suckling: 97 Points

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 flavorful finish. Focused and tannin-driven with a lovely integration and intensity. A blend of 68% cabernet sauvignon, 22% merlot, 7% cabernet franc and 3% petit verdot. Give this three to four years to soften, but I am impressed with the energy here already. Try after 2028.

Jeb Dunnuck: 94 Points

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.