2019 La Fleur de Pedesclaux
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Red and black fruits, tobacco, damp earth, and foresty, floral notes all emerge from the 2019 Fleur De Pédesclaux, a solid, medium-bodied, balanced second wine from this estate that's well worth buying and drinking over the coming 10-15 years.
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Neal Martin
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The 2019 Fleur de Pédesclaux, matured in 30% new oak, has been increasing its Cabernet Sauvignon since 2009, when it was pure Merlot (and also undergoing organic conversion since 2013). Raspberry, blackberry, cedar and light tobacco scents unfurl in the glass. The palate is still quite fleshy and rounded, and lightly spiced, retaining that hint of Chinese five-spice toward the tender finish. A lovely second wine.
A touch underpowered through the mid palate, there are enjoyable dark fruits here and sweet oak. Unfussy.