Fleur de Pédesclaux Pauillac 2019 - Second vin

Bettane & Desseauve

About the estate:

A new, ultra-modern, luxurious, and efficient winery reflects the ambitions of the new owner, Jacky Lorenzetti. He clearly wants to produce one of the best wines in his appellation and has acquired some very high-quality terroirs near Mouton-Rothschild, which should help him achieve his goal. The technically brilliant wines are improving with each new vintage.

Guide Hachette des vins

About the estate:

Françoise and Jacky Lorenzetti sold their real estate agency network (Foncia) and bought this château in 2009 from the Jugla family. They undertook major work on the vineyard and cellar (construction of a new winery by Jean-Michel Wilmotte) to restore the reputation of this estate, founded in 1810, whose vineyard now covers around 50 hectares following the acquisition of new plots.

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

About wine:

Deep garnet-purple in color, Fleur de Pedesclaux 2019 offers expressive notes of cooked plums, boysenberries, and warm red and black cherries, with hints of bouquet garni, black olives, and truffles. Medium-bodied, the palate is bursting with juicy black fruit, framed by ripe, grainy tannins and plenty of freshness. Long finish with beautiful purity.

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

About the estate:

This is undoubtedly one of the most spectacular improvements achieved in Bordeaux in recent years. Pédesclaux, acquired by Jacky Lorenzetti in 2009, has undergone a complete facelift, from the vineyard to the cellars, which is both spectacular and cutting-edge. Under the leadership of Vincent Bache-Gabrielsen, the wines have improved steadily, vintage after vintage, little by little. They are now fully worthy of their classification and, above all, offer remarkable value for money.

Wine Enthusiast

Vinous

About wine:

Fleur de Pédesclaux 2019, aged in 30% new oak, has increased its proportion of Cabernet Sauvignon since 2009, when it was purely Merlot (and has also been in conversion to organic farming since 2013). Aromas of raspberry, blackberry, cedar, and light tobacco unfold in the glass. The palate is still quite fleshy and round, and slightly spicy, retaining that hint of Chinese spices towards the tender finish. A beautiful second wine. 2023-2033

James Suckling

About wine:

Sweet, ripe currants and black cherries too. Floral and fragrant. Medium-bodied, with firm, silky tannins and a fresh, lively finish. Second wine of Pédesclaux. 67% Merlot, 27% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 6% Petit Verdot. Drink after 2025.

Vert de Vin

About wine:

The nose is elegant and fruity, offering structure and subtle power. It reveals notes of blackcurrant, blackberry, and a hint of strawberry, combined with touches of morello cherry, licorice, and very subtle hints of Timut pepper and gravel. The palate is fruity and balanced, offering a juicy texture, minerality, and precision. On the palate, this wine expresses notes of fleshy/juicy blackberry, fleshy strawberry and, more subtly, cherry, combined with a touch of blackcurrant, violet and a subtle hint of musk, spices and chocolate. The tannins are well-integrated and elegant. A very subtle hint of vanilla and an imperceptible hint of coffee on the finish.

The Wine Cellar Insider - Jeff Leve

About wine:

Silky, polished, fresh, fruity with an elegant texture. Red currants already shine pleasantly on the nose and palate. Medium-bodied and completely ready to drink, this is a perfect wine to order in a café or bistro. Drink from 2022 to 2030.