Chateau Pedesclaux Paulliac 5. Cru Classé 2017

James Suckling

Lots of plum and cherry aromas with terracotta and crushed-stone undertones. Full to medium body. Tight and juicy on the palate. Round, firm tannins, yet really spicy and flavorful. Cloves and nutmeg. Hints of new oak. A blend of 65% cabernet sauvignon, 25% merlot, 7% cabernet franc and 3% petit verdot. Need three or four years to come together.

Tim Atkin

Vert de Vin Magazine

The nose is elegant, fine and offers a racy minerality. It reveals notes of blackberry, ripe strawberry and small notes of violet associated with small touches of cornflower/small blue fruits as well as discreet hints of camphor and caramelization. The mouth is fruity, fresh, well-balanced and offers minerality, a good definition and suavity. On the mouth this wine expresses notes of fleshy raspberry, fleshy cherry and small notes of blueberry associated with fine touches of violet, cornflower as well as discreet hints of liquorice stick, cardamom and vanilla. Good length. Tannins are elegant.

Winewherever, Rasmus Christensen

Den har en kompleks duft af fyrretræ, grafit, læder og hyldebær. Den har en god balance mellem den friske frugt og en energisk og opløftende syre. Taninerne er ungdommelige og allerede flot integreret. En helstøbt og elegant vin der utvivlsomt vil udvikle sig positivt over de næste mange år.

Decanter

Evocative nose of violets and lilac, with dark berry notes and hints of sweet cedar. Savoury and spice on the palate, showing muscle, power but also sophistication and brooding charm.

Tastingbook.com

VV Wine

Mature ruby red. Floral nose, finely scented, shows some blood oranges and sour cherries in addition to cassis. Accessible and mild on the palate, round, ripe tannins, fine acidity, the fruit has ripened to the point, the wine has a wonderful drinking window. Long, delicately spicy finish.

Wine Enthusiast

This generous wine revels in its ripe Cabernet Sauvignon. It has firm tannins already fully integrated into the ripe blackberry fruit notes.