Chateau Pedesclaux, Pauillac, France 2018 Chateau d'Aiguilhe Vibrant acidity and round tannic

Vibrant acidity and round tannic structure

Although closed at present and less prodigious than I predicted two years ago it reveals an opaque purple color plenty of sweet fruitcake black currant kirsch forest floor and earthy characteristics a full-bodied mouthfeel sweet tannins and a long finish

You can taste the bottle age in this four-year-old wine

so let it age

100% Chardonnay that remains on its lees until being disgorged just before leaving the cellar

Chateau Pedesclaux, Pauillac, France 2018 Chateau d'Aiguilhe Vibrant acidity and round tannicAromas of blackcurrants, lavender, gravel, dried leaves, spice box and bitter chocolate. Its full bodied with firm, well integrated tannins. 95 Pts James Suckling