Catalog
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Since 2009 and the acquisition by Mr. Lorenzetti, we can talk about a new vintage wine classified in Pauillac. Unworthy of his ranking, Pédesclaux had until then disappeared from the Bordeaux scene. The ambition and resources of the new owner are there: complete overhaul of the installations, acquisition of new plots of land ideally located. The first vintages offer the image of a supple and easily accessible Pauillac, at a price that defies all competition in the appellation.
Rated 91/100 by N. MARTIN «This is clean and precise. The palate is medium-bodied with pliant tannins, fresh and fleshly, yet there is backbone here with a gentle but insistent grip towards the smooth finish. Maybe it just needs a little more complexity overall, but this should still drink well for the next two decades.» (December 2022)
Rated 95/100 by La Revue du Vin de France : « 2020 une nouvelle étape. Il est en phase avec nos attentes et son énergie est remarquable, poussée par un bel éclat de fruits rouges juteux. Un vin tendu et enrobé à la fois, à la très belle texture de finale. »
More- To keep or to drink:
- Wait 1 to 2 years
- Apogée:
- 2027-2038
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Since 2009 and the acquisition by Mr. Lorenzetti, we can talk about a new vintage wine classified in Pauillac. Unworthy of his ranking, Pédesclaux had until then disappeared from the Bordeaux scene. The ambition and resources of the new owner are there: complete overhaul of the installations, acquisition of new plots of land ideally located. The first vintages offer the image of a supple and easily accessible Pauillac, at a price that defies all competition in the appellation.
The 2020 vintage is rated 95/100 by La Revue du Vin de France "2020 a new stage. It's in line with our expectations and its energy is remarkable, driven by a lovely burst of juicy red fruit. A wine that is both taut and coated, with a very fine texture on the finish" (December 2022)
Rated 91/100 by N. Martin "This wine is clean and precise. The palate is medium-bodied with soft, fresh, meaty tannins, but there's backbone here with a gentle but insistent grip to the soft finish. It perhaps needs a little more complexity overall, but should be drinkable over the next couple of decades." (December 2022)
More- To keep or to drink:
- Wait 3 to 5 years
- Apogée:
- 2027-2038
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Since 2009 and the acquisition by Mr. Lorenzetti, we can talk about a new vintage wine classified in Pauillac. Unworthy of his ranking, Pédesclaux had until then disappeared from the Bordeaux scene. The ambition and resources of the new owner are there: complete overhaul of the installations, acquisition of new plots of land ideally located. The first vintages offer the image of a supple and easily accessible Pauillac, at a price that defies all competition in the appellation.
Rated 95/100 by the Revue du Vin de France « Le 2018 est une référence, la matière est lumineuse, le fruit, très mûr. Il n'en demeure pas moins éclatant, avec une note mentholée en finale. » (Nov. 2020)
More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2022-2033
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Since 2009 and the acquisition by Mr. Lorenzetti, we can talk about a new vintage wine classified in Pauillac. Unworthy of his ranking, Pédesclaux had until then disappeared from the Bordeaux scene. The ambition and resources of the new owner are there: complete overhaul of the installations, acquisition of new plots of land ideally located. The first vintages offer the image of a supple and easily accessible Pauillac, at a price that defies all competition in the appellation.
Rated 95/100 by the Revue du Vin de France « Le 2018 est une référence, la matière est lumineuse, le fruit, très mûr. Il n'en demeure pas moins éclatant, avec une note mentholée en finale. » (Nov. 2020)
More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2022-2033
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Since 2009 and the acquisition by Mr. Lorenzetti, we can talk about a new vintage wine classified in Pauillac. Unworthy of his ranking, Pédesclaux had until then disappeared from the Bordeaux scene. The ambition and resources of the new owner are there: complete overhaul of the installations, acquisition of new plots of land ideally located. The first vintages offer the image of a supple and easily accessible Pauillac, at a price that defies all competition in the appellation.
Rated 91/100 by Neal Martin « The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, well judged acidity, smooth in texture with a little more depth on the finish than I discerned out of barrel. This is turning into a very fine Pauillac. » (Feb. 2020)
Rated 92/100 by Antonio Galloni « The 2017 is engaging, wonderfully inviting and simply delicious. » (March 2020)
Rated 91/100 by Jean-Marc Quarin « Ce vin veloute jusqu’en finale où brillent de jolies saveurs pures et des tannins fins. C’est très bon. » (Oct. 2020)
More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2021-2030
- Potential alcohol:
- 13%
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Since 2009 and the acquisition by Mr. Lorenzetti, we can talk about a new vintage wine classified in Pauillac. Unworthy of his ranking, Pédesclaux had until then disappeared from the Bordeaux scene. The ambition and resources of the new owner are there: complete overhaul of the installations, acquisition of new plots of land ideally located. The first vintages offer the image of a supple and easily accessible Pauillac, at a price that defies all competition in the appellation.
More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2022-2036
- Potential alcohol:
- 13%
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Since 2010, Claire Villars (also at Ferrière and La Gurgue), puts back in the saddle Haut-Bages Liberal. With a qualitative terroir (adjacent to Latour), this certified organic wine since 2019 has become, for a reasonable price, the good deal of Pauillac.
The 2020 vintage is rated 95/100 by La Revue du Vin de France "The vintage continues to progress: a balanced wine in 2020. [...] The wine is full-bodied and sapid, with fresh tannins and a very clean finish" (December 2022)
Rated 93/100 by N. Martin "This is one of the best wines from this Pauillac estate in recent years and may well be an exceptional value." (December 2022)
More- To keep or to drink:
- Wait 1 to 2 years
- Apogée:
- 2026-2036
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Since 2010, Claire Villars (also at Ferrière and La Gurgue), puts back in the saddle Haut-Bages Liberal. With a qualitative terroir (adjacent to Latour), this certified organic wine since 2019 has become, for a reasonable price, the good deal of Pauillac.
The 2019 vintage is rated 94/100 by le Guide Bettane et Desseauve 2024
More- To keep or to drink:
- Wait 3 to 5 years
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Since 2010, Claire Villars (also at Ferrière and La Gurgue), puts back in the saddle Haut-Bages Liberal. With a qualitative terroir (adjacent to Latour), this certified organic wine since 2019 has become, for a reasonable price, the good deal of Pauillac.
More- To keep or to drink:
- Wait 1 to 2 years
- Apogée:
- 2025-2034
- Potential alcohol:
- 13.5%
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The arrival of Mr. Dhalluin in 2004 not only benefited Mouton-Rothschild, but also the two other classified growths of Barony: d'Armailhac and Clerc-Milon. Their vines occupy the southern (d'Armailhac) and northern (Clerc-Milon) part of the Mouton gravel plateau. D'Armailhac is barely less rich than Clerc-Milon, but it gives the same aromatic nobility of blackcurrant, tobacco and cedar blends.
The 2020 vintage is rated 94/100 by La Revue du Vin de France "2020 has lost none of its charm. It's as appealing and delicious as ever, with a very seductive bouquet of red fruit." (December 2022)
Rated 93/100 by N. Martin "The 2020 D'Armailhac has a very pure bouquet of blackberry, blueberry, crushed iris flowers and hints of potpourri, which is tight at first but opens up nicely in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied, with slightly angular tannins at the start, fine acidity and pure blackberry and graphite notes that become more pronounced on the finish. This wine can only come from Pauillac. A top-class d'Armailhac that offers a great expression of terroir and a sense of classicism." (December 2022)
Rated 93/100 by le Guide Bettane et Desseauve 2024
More- To keep or to drink:
- Wait 3 to 5 years
- Apogée:
- 2028-2040
- Potential alcohol:
- 14.5%
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The arrival of Mr. Dhalluin in 2004 not only benefited Mouton-Rothschild, but also the two other classified growths of Barony: d'Armailhac and Clerc-Milon. Their vines occupy the southern (d'Armailhac) and northern (Clerc-Milon) part of the Mouton gravel plateau. D'Armailhac is barely less rich than Clerc-Milon, but it gives the same aromatic nobility of blackcurrant, tobacco and cedar blends.
The 2019 vintage is rated 94/100 by le Guide Bettane et Desseauve 2024
More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2028-2040
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The arrival of Mr. Dhalluin in 2004 not only benefited Mouton-Rothschild, but also the two other classified growths of Barony: d'Armailhac and Clerc-Milon. Their vines occupy the southern (d'Armailhac) and northern (Clerc-Milon) part of the Mouton gravel plateau. D'Armailhac is barely less rich than Clerc-Milon, but it gives the same aromatic nobility of blackcurrant, tobacco and cedar blends.
Rated 94/100 by the Revue du Vin de France « Très ample et solaire, ce millésime 2018 impressionne par sa densité, ses notes de cerises noires et le côté voluptueux de sa finale. » (Nov. 2020)
More- To keep or to drink:
- Wait 1 to 2 years
- Apogée:
- 2025-2038
- Potential alcohol:
- 14.5%
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The arrival of Mr. Dhalluin in 2004 not only benefited Mouton-Rothschild, but also the two other classified growths of Barony: d'Armailhac and Clerc-Milon. Their vines occupy the southern (d'Armailhac) and northern (Clerc-Milon) part of the Mouton gravel plateau. D'Armailhac is barely less rich than Clerc-Milon, but it gives the same aromatic nobility of blackcurrant, tobacco and cedar blends.
More- To keep or to drink:
- Wait 1 to 2 years
- Apogée:
- 2025-2038
- Potential alcohol:
- 13.5%
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The arrival of Mr. Dhalluin in 2004 not only benefited Mouton-Rothschild, but also the two other classified growths of Barony: d'Armailhac and Clerc-Milon. Their vines occupy the southern (d'Armailhac) and northern (Clerc-Milon) part of the Mouton gravel plateau. D'Armailhac is barely less rich than Clerc-Milon, but it gives the same aromatic nobility of blackcurrant, tobacco and cedar blends.
Rated 17/20 by La Revue du Vin de France on November 2017 (Hors-série n°33) « Il explose de fruits au nez [...] bouche pleine et enrobée qui a conservé toute sa fraîcheur ».
More- To keep or to drink:
- Wait 1 to 2 years
- Apogée:
- 2025-2035
- Potential alcohol:
- 13.5%
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The arrival of Mr. Dhalluin in 2004 not only benefited Mouton-Rothschild, but also the two other classified growths of Barony: d'Armailhac and Clerc-Milon. Their vines occupy the southern (d'Armailhac) and northern (Clerc-Milon) part of the Mouton gravel plateau. D'Armailhac is barely less rich than Clerc-Milon, but it gives the same aromatic nobility of blackcurrant, tobacco and cedar blends.
Rated 17/20 by La Revue du Vin de France on november 2017 (Hors-série n°33) « Il explose de fruits au nez [...] bouche plein et enrobée qui a conservé toute sa fraîcheur. ».
More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2020-2032
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The arrival of Mr. Dhalluin in 2004 not only benefited Mouton-Rothschild, but also the two other classified growths of Barony: d'Armailhac and Clerc-Milon. Their vines occupy the southern (d'Armailhac) and northern (Clerc-Milon) part of the Mouton gravel plateau. D'Armailhac is barely less rich than Clerc-Milon, but it gives the same aromatic nobility of blackcurrant, tobacco and cedar blends.
Rated 17/20 by La Revue du Vin de France on november 2017 (Hors-série n°33) « Il explose de fruits au nez [...] bouche plein et enrobée qui a conservé toute sa fraîcheur. ».
More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2021-2036
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The arrival of Mr. Dhalluin in 2004 not only benefited Mouton-Rothschild, but also the two other classified growths of Barony: d'Armailhac and Clerc-Milon. Their vines occupy the southern (d'Armailhac) and northern (Clerc-Milon) part of the Mouton gravel plateau. D'Armailhac is barely less rich than Clerc-Milon, but it gives the same aromatic nobility of blackcurrant, tobacco and cedar blends.
Rated 17/20 by La Revue du Vin de France on november 2017 (Hors-série n°33) « Il explose de fruits au nez [...] bouche plein et enrobée qui a conservé toute sa fraîcheur. ».
More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2022-2036
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Grand-Puy-Lacoste is the finest of Pauillac's 5th classified growths, held with competence and care by Mr. François-Xavier Borie and his children. The latest vintages show even greater aromatic precision and tannin nobility, especially the superb 2020 vintage.
The 2021 vintage is rated 94/100 by J.M Quarin (February 2024)
More- To keep or to drink:
- Wait 3 to 5 years
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Grand-Puy-Lacoste is the finest of Pauillac's 5th classified growths, held with competence and care by Mr. François-Xavier Borie and his children. The latest vintages show even greater aromatic precision and tannin nobility, especially the superb 2020 vintage.
The 2020 vintage is rated 97/100 by La Revue du Vin de France "The 2020 is superb, in the classic Pauillac style, in the best sense of the word. [...] Everything is in place to give birth to a great bottle in ten years' time." (December 2022)
Rated 96/100 by Antonio Galloni (vinous.com) " The Grand-Puy-Lacoste 2020 is as captivating in bottle as it is in barrel. Deeply rich and explosive, Grand-Puy-Lacoste 2020 has extraordinary energy and nuance from the start. Bright acidity cuts through a core of ripe red plum, blood orange, cedar and pipe tobacco. The 2020 is a marvel." (February 2023)
Rated 96/100 by Neal Martin (vinous.com) " The Grand-Puy-Lacoste 2020 has a very sophisticated and complex bouquet of black fruits, pencil shavings and light ocean scents, beautifully defined and concentrated. The palate is of real intensity and concentration, the precision concealing a very intense Grand-Puy-Lacoste not unlike the 2016, with a lingering graphite-infused finish that is pure finesse. Magnificent." (February 2023)
More- To keep or to drink:
- Wait 3 to 5 years
- Apogée:
- 2028-2042
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Grand-Puy-Lacoste is the finest of Pauillac's 5th classified growths, held with competence and care by Mr. François-Xavier Borie and his children. The latest vintages show even greater aromatic precision and tannin nobility, especially the superb 2020 vintage.
The 2019 vintage is rated 94/100 by le Guide Bettane et Desseauve 2024
More- To keep or to drink:
- Wait 3 to 5 years
- Apogée:
- 2028-2042
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Grand-Puy-Lacoste is the finest of Pauillac's 5th classified growths, held with competence and care by Mr. François-Xavier Borie and his children. The latest vintages show even greater aromatic precision and tannin nobility, especially the superb 2020 vintage.
More- To keep or to drink:
- Wait 5 to 10 years
- Apogée:
- 2029-2048
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Grand-Puy-Lacoste is the finest of Pauillac's 5th classified growths, held with competence and care by Mr. François-Xavier Borie and his children. The latest vintages show even greater aromatic precision and tannin nobility, especially the superb 2020 vintage.
More- To keep or to drink:
- Wait 5 to 10 years
- Apogée:
- 2029-2048
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Grand-Puy-Lacoste is the finest of Pauillac's 5th classified growths, held with competence and care by Mr. François-Xavier Borie and his children. The latest vintages show even greater aromatic precision and tannin nobility, especially the superb 2020 vintage.
Rated 93/100 by Neal Martin « This is classic "GPL". The palate is very well balanced with brine-tinged black fruit and a fine bead of acidity. It is beautifully focused with a refined, lightly spiced finish. You have to give this wine time in the glass because it really starts to "flow" after 5-10 minutes. Excellent. » (Feb. 2020)
Rated 95/100 by Jean-Marc Quarin « Caressant dès l’entrée en bouche, puis moelleux et fondant au milieu, le vin se développe très parfumé, sur un toucher glissant, vers une longue finale complexe et noble. C’est délicieux et incrachable. » (Oct. 2020)
More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2023-2032
- Potential alcohol:
- 13.5%
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Grand-Puy-Lacoste is the finest of Pauillac's 5th classified growths, held with competence and care by Mr. François-Xavier Borie and his children. The latest vintages show even greater aromatic precision and tannin nobility, especially the superb 2020 vintage.
More- To keep or to drink:
- Wait 1 to 2 years
- Apogée:
- 2025-2037
- Potential alcohol:
- 13.5%
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Property Rothschild (Mouton), with d'Armailhac. Apart from the terroir, the main difference between the two crus is the increased proportion of Merlot in Clerc-Milon (35% as opposed to 20%), giving it additional smoothness and richness. Since 2007 Clerc-Milon has benefited from its own vat room, a new winery and a dedicated team of 21 people so that Clerc-Milon can compete qualitatively with Lynch-Bages and Pontet-Canet.
The 2019 vintage is rated 93/100 by Neal Martin « There is more elegance here than I noticed last year. This should evolve into a top-grade Clerc-Milon. » (Feb. 2022)
Rated 95/100 by M. Quarin «Ensemble superbe et plus précis que jamais» (March 2022)
Rated 95/100 by la Revue du Vin de France « Un millésime de référence pour le cru.» (September 2022)
More- To keep or to drink:
- Wait 1 to 2 years
- Apogée:
- 2026-2038
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Property Rothschild (Mouton), with d'Armailhac. Apart from the terroir, the main difference between the two crus is the increased proportion of Merlot in Clerc-Milon (35% as opposed to 20%), giving it additional smoothness and richness. Since 2007 Clerc-Milon has benefited from its own vat room, a new winery and a dedicated team of 21 people so that Clerc-Milon can compete qualitatively with Lynch-Bages and Pontet-Canet.
The 2019 vintage is rated 95/100 by M. Quarin «Ensemble superbe et plus précis que jamais» (March 2022)
Rated 95/100 by la Revue du Vin de France « Un millésime de référence pour le cru.» (September 2022)
Rated 94/100 by le Guide Bettane et Desseauve 2024
Rated 93/100 by Neal Martin « There is more elegance here than I noticed last year. This should evolve into a top-grade Clerc-Milon. » (Feb. 2022)
More- To keep or to drink:
- Wait 1 to 2 years
- Apogée:
- 2026-2038
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Property Rothschild (Mouton), with d'Armailhac. Apart from the terroir, the main difference between the two crus is the increased proportion of Merlot in Clerc-Milon (35% as opposed to 20%), giving it additional smoothness and richness. Since 2007 Clerc-Milon has benefited from its own vat room, a new winery and a dedicated team of 21 people so that Clerc-Milon can compete qualitatively with Lynch-Bages and Pontet-Canet.
Noté 95/100 par la Revue du Vin de France « En 2018, le cru gère parfaitement la richesse du millésime. Le vin explose de fruit tout en étant affuté. Il garde un côté très énergique et tonique. » (Nov. 2020)
More- To keep or to drink:
- Wait 3 to 5 years
- Apogée:
- 2028-2040
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Property Rothschild (Mouton), with d'Armailhac. Apart from the terroir, the main difference between the two crus is the increased proportion of Merlot in Clerc-Milon (35% as opposed to 20%), giving it additional smoothness and richness. Since 2007 Clerc-Milon has benefited from its own vat room, a new winery and a dedicated team of 21 people so that Clerc-Milon can compete qualitatively with Lynch-Bages and Pontet-Canet.
Rated 95/100 by the Revue du Vin de France « En 2018, le cru gère parfaitement la richesse du millésime. Le vin explose de fruit tout en étant affuté. Il garde un côté très énergique et tonique. » (Nov. 2020)
More- To keep or to drink:
- Wait 5 to 10 years
- Apogée:
- 2028-2040
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Property Rothschild (Mouton), with d'Armailhac. Apart from the terroir, the main difference between the two crus is the increased proportion of Merlot in Clerc-Milon (35% as opposed to 20%), giving it additional smoothness and richness. Since 2007 Clerc-Milon has benefited from its own vat room, a new winery and a dedicated team of 21 people so that Clerc-Milon can compete qualitatively with Lynch-Bages and Pontet-Canet.
More- To keep or to drink:
- Wait 1 to 2 years
- Apogée:
- 2025-2040
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Property Rothschild (Mouton), with d'Armailhac. Apart from the terroir, the main difference between the two crus is the increased proportion of Merlot in Clerc-Milon (35% as opposed to 20%), giving it additional smoothness and richness. Since 2007 Clerc-Milon has benefited from its own vat room, a new winery and a dedicated team of 21 people so that Clerc-Milon can compete qualitatively with Lynch-Bages and Pontet-Canet.
More- To keep or to drink:
- Wait 1 to 2 years
- Apogée:
- 2025-2038