Château Pedesclaux - Pauillac 2010

Decanter.com

90 / 100

par Stephen Brook le 03/11/2017

The beginning of the renaissance of this property, demonstrating how swiftly mediocrity can be turned into grandeur, with the will and skills to do so. Robust blackcurrant and blackberry nose, with a good dose of new oak. Suave and rounded, moderately concentrated with acidity and spice. Lively rather than profound but balanced, energetic, and enjoyable. Quite long.

Jamessuckling.com

93 / 100

par James Suckling le 12/06/2015

Very pretty, with currants, chocolate and hints of cappuccino. A full body, with velvety tannins and a long, delicious finish. Better in 2017.

Wine Spectator

91 / 100

par James Molesworth le 31/03/2013

A solid core of cassis and blackberry fruit is liberally framed by dark cocoa and espresso notes and carried through the caressing, blueberry-, spice- and licorice-filled finish. A modern style that will have fans for sure. Best from 2014 through 2025. –JM

Wine Advocate

89 / 100

par Robert Parker le 28/02/2013

This final blend of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot and the rest Cabernet Franc hit 13.5% natural alcohol. Never one of my favorite wines, the 2010 is certainly a major, if not dramatic, improvement. Deep, subtle, herbaceous black currant fruit, cedar and Christmas fruitcake jump from the glass of this medium to full-bodied, ripe, well-made wine, which displays some subtle oak as well as excellent ripeness, texture and length. It should drink well for at least 15 or more years. This under-achieving estate, which is under the same management as Chateau Lilian Ladouys, seems to have made a huge step forward with this wine.

Jamessuckling.com

93 / 100

par James Suckling le 17/02/2013

Very pretty with currants, chocolate and hints of cappuccino. Full body, with velvety tannins and a long delicious finish. This the best wine in years from here. Better in 2017

WeinWisser

19 / 20

par René Gabriel le 07/05/2012

Extrem dunkles Purpur mit lila und violetten Reflexen. Warmes, pflaumiges Cabernet-Bouquet, dunkle Rosen darin und auch etwas Pfeffriges aufweisend, zeigt dabei eine schöne Tiefe. Im Gaumen sehr harmonisch, viel sublime Süsse in den Tanninen, im Extrakt noch genügent Reserven für ein tolles Potenzial vermittelnd. Auf sehr gutem Weg. 2018-2030

WeinWisser

19 / 20

le 31/05/2011

Extrem dunkles Purpur mit lila und violetten Reflexen. Verüktes Bouquet, Cassis, Flieder, Zimt, Amarenakirschen und dunkle Edelhölzer, sehr vielschichtig. Im Gaumen eine schwarzbeerige Fruchtorgie, viel Schmelz im Black-Currant-Extrakt, im Finale Lakritze. Qualitativ wieder auf höchestem Pauillac-Niveau, nicht aber preislich. Schon den sensationellen 2009er hatte ich mit 19/20 bewertet - zu Recht, wie die Nachprobe jetze zeigte. 2017-2036

Asian Palate

77-79 / 100

par Jeannie Cho Lee MW le 24/05/2011

This was a very disappointing wine with tough tannins and vegetal flavours. Fairly short finish.

Le Point

14,5 / 20

par Jacques Dupont le 12/05/2011

Fruits noirs, épicé, bouche ronde, souple, floral, tendre, assez frais. O=2016 G=15 ans

Decanter Magazine

16,5 / 20

par Steven Spurrier le 30/04/2011

Good firm fruit and good texture, length, clarity and depth. Drink 2017-28. (16.5 points)

Jamessuckling.com

91-92 / 100

par James Suckling le 30/04/2011

Lovely berry and chocolate character with full body, velvety tannins and a balance of mineral and currants. Finally on its way up.

TAST

16-17 / 20

par Bettane & Desseauve le 30/04/2011

Vin dense, coloré et profond, mais encore un peu ferme dans son toucher de bouche, avec moins d’harmoniques ou de facettes dans le dégradé de ses tannins que dans les meilleurs vins du millésime. Les progrès sont évidents mais on peut ici aller plus loin, surtout avec l’apport des vignes du quartier de Milon, récemment achetées.

The Wine Cellar Insider

88-90 / 100

par Jeff Leve le 25/04/2011

Pedesclaux, a contender for the most obscure classified growth in Pauillac opens with earth, cassis and spice. This medium/full bodied wine ends with a tannic cassis and blackberry finish. 88-90 Pts

Wine Spectator

90-93 / 100

par James Molesworth le 31/03/2011

Vibrant, racy and long, this supervivid red has great cut, with raspberry, red currant and iron notes. Pure and stylish, with a lovely floral hint hanging on the finish. Bravo on the turnaround going on here. —J.M.