2016 | Château Pédesclaux | Pauillac Hirsch Vineyards many notes of flint

many notes of flint

It has the potential for great fruitiness and a fine richness to come as the wine develops

The medium weight flavors show nice vibrancy and accessible intensity

open and more fruit-driven

2016 | Château Pédesclaux | Pauillac Hirsch Vineyards many notes of flintThis really shows the heart of 2016 in the northern Mdoc it has the triumvirate of good acidity, good tannins and good fruit. It's a little austere and is going to take its time to truly get going. A second bottle proved much better for depth, as we queried rusticity on the nose of the first bottle. The second instead showed a hawthorn, hedgerow character and gorgeously rich black fruits, concentrated and focused, and given complexity by tobacco and