Pedesclaux

PedesclauxThis is the first vintage in the estates history to include four grape varieties 48% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot, 4% Petit Verdot, and 3% Cabernet Franc in the blend. All the investments in the new cellar and restructuring of the vineyard, which includes organic methods and some biodynamic experiments, are now really paying off in quality. Winemaker Vincent Bache Gabrielsen is a huge fan of Petit Verdot, which lends freshness, floral aromas, and an

There is excellent detail to the lacy and equally pure middle weight flavors that also evidence mineral notes that add lift to the energetic and tension-filled finish

This concentrated effort is a classic Murgers of muscle and power but no rusticity

(from the climats of Les Rouges du Bas

Here the cool and highly restrained nose is both more densely fruited and a bit more complex as well if a bit less elegant because like the Mazoyères this is clearly Gevrey in basic character

a fine mousse and a long

the Hill of Roses does not possess

chocolate-covered cherries

There is excellent volume to the attractively textured and relatively full-bodied flavors that possess good punch and a subtle minerality on the bitter lemoninfused finish

There is equally good freshness and excellent tension to the slightly richer if not quite as refined flavors that possess a caressing mid-palate mouthfeel before culminating in a lengthy

that raises this wine to the next level

Worth a look

Shows opulent aromas of raspberry and blackberry