2023 La Fleur de Pedesclaux
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The 2023 Fleur de Pédesclaux, which has a high proportion of Petit Verdot (14%), has a light bouquet that just needs more presence and fruit intensity. The palate is medium-bodied, with light tannins, a little dark chocolate infusing the black fruit but missing some complexity on the finish. Early drinking.
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James Suckling
Neal Martin, Vinous
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Unfussy, enjoyable, blueberry character wrapped up in sage and cumin spices, curls of rose petals, good stuff. 30% new oak. First vintage certified organic.
Blackberries, spice, and juicy red currants are the name of the game here. The wine is medium-bodied, fresh, forward, and frankly, already delicious, leaving you with a nice blast of juicy red berries in the finish. You can enjoy this on release, and for a decade or so after that.
Lots of blackberry, dark-chocolate and hazelnut character. Hint of chalk, too. Medium to full body, juicy fruit and a savory finish. 52% cabernet sauvignon, 32% merlot, 14% petit verdot and 2% cabernet franc.