Château Pédesclaux Pauillac Grand Cru Classé AOC

Like all the greatest wines of the appellation, Château Pédesclaux has the complexity that reflects the terroir it springs from. On this mosaic of soils, the clays convey power while the gravels express pure elegance. Pédesclaux embodies the depth that is the quintessence of Pauillac, balanced by a unique sensuality With each vintage, the painstaking work on these excellent plots pays off, while the revolutionary equipment in the winery enables the wine to develop its own unique personality.

Across the years, a narrative arc has become visible: a scent special to this terroir that is a blend of blackcurrant, violet and cigar box. Sometimes denser and more tropical, at other times more ethereal, always maintaining the balance between powerful aromas and the silky delicacy of the tannins, Château Pédesclaux also boasts a formidable cellaring potential – another key feature of the great Pauillac terroirs.

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VARIETALS
56% Cabernet Sauvignon, 34% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petit Verdot

VINTAGE
2020

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Description

TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 13%

APPEARANCE
Deep and lively garnet color.

NOSE
It presents a complex nose, with notes of spice and Havana tobacco, enhanced by green pepper.

PALATE
The palate is enveloping, deliciously juicy, and remarkably long with silky tannins. The structure builds in intensity, supported by spicy notes. Exquisitely refined, this 2020 is captivating.

AGEING
The wine is aged for 16 months in barrels (60% new, 40% one-year-old) sourced from nine different coopers.

PAIRING
Best served with barbecue, duck, red meat, game and mature cheeses.

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