Château Pedesclaux 2023
Pauillac 5ème Grand Cru Classé
Bordeaux, France
Regular price£150.00
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Arriving: Spring 2026
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| Style: Red | Packaging: OWC |
| ABV: % | Closure: Cork |
| Organic: | Drink from: 2030 |
| Biodynamic: | Drink to: 2040 |
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Critic scores
90-93 RP, 90 NM, 92-94 AG, 95 JS, 94 JA
Critic reviews
"The 2023 Pedésclaux is the estate's second organic-certified vintage. A blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc, it offers up attractive aromas of cassis and dark berries mingled with notions of mint and licorice, followed by a medium to full-bodied, fleshy and layered palate with sweet tannins, succulent acids and a rather rich, giving profile."
William Kelley, April 2024, RobertParker.com
"The 2023 Pédesclaux retains the perfumed nose displayed from barrel, touches of rose petal infusing the black fruit, just a faint touch of bell pepper, very Pauillac in style. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins, a keen line of acidity, plenty of graphite notes toward the finish that feels just a bit austere. Not bad, though it just lacks a bit of excitement."
Neal Martin, February 2026, Vinous.com
"The 2023 Pedesclaux is one of the best wines I have tasted here in some time, maybe ever. It offers a striking mix of ripe dark fruit and bright acids. My impression is that the extractions are less pushed, which really seems to emphasize vibrancy in the fruit. The 10% Cabernet Franc really lifts the aromatics, but it’s the wine's balance and energy that I admire most. Terrific."
Antonio Galloni, April 2024, Vinous.com
"Fresh and crunchy, showing vibrant berries, currants and elegant herbs. Medium- to full-bodied, with fine-grained tannins and a tight but seamless finish. Good energy throughout. A blend of 70% cabernet sauvignon, 20% merlot and 10% cabernet franc, aged in 65% new oak. Approachable now but better from 2027."
James Suckling, January 2026, JamesSuckling.com
"This is good quality if not quite at the level of the exceptional quality of the 202. This has sculpted black fruits, good precision and fresh mint character, sculpted cassis and bilberry, crayon and graphite. Harvest September 13 through to October 4, 65% new oak for aging. Second vintage certified organic."
Jane Anson, March 2026, JaneAnson.com
William Kelley, April 2024, RobertParker.com
"The 2023 Pédesclaux retains the perfumed nose displayed from barrel, touches of rose petal infusing the black fruit, just a faint touch of bell pepper, very Pauillac in style. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins, a keen line of acidity, plenty of graphite notes toward the finish that feels just a bit austere. Not bad, though it just lacks a bit of excitement."
Neal Martin, February 2026, Vinous.com
"The 2023 Pedesclaux is one of the best wines I have tasted here in some time, maybe ever. It offers a striking mix of ripe dark fruit and bright acids. My impression is that the extractions are less pushed, which really seems to emphasize vibrancy in the fruit. The 10% Cabernet Franc really lifts the aromatics, but it’s the wine's balance and energy that I admire most. Terrific."
Antonio Galloni, April 2024, Vinous.com
"Fresh and crunchy, showing vibrant berries, currants and elegant herbs. Medium- to full-bodied, with fine-grained tannins and a tight but seamless finish. Good energy throughout. A blend of 70% cabernet sauvignon, 20% merlot and 10% cabernet franc, aged in 65% new oak. Approachable now but better from 2027."
James Suckling, January 2026, JamesSuckling.com
"This is good quality if not quite at the level of the exceptional quality of the 202. This has sculpted black fruits, good precision and fresh mint character, sculpted cassis and bilberry, crayon and graphite. Harvest September 13 through to October 4, 65% new oak for aging. Second vintage certified organic."
Jane Anson, March 2026, JaneAnson.com