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
48% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot,
4% Petit Verdot, 3% Cabernet Franc

VINTAGE
2016 – Download Tasting Note

2020 – Download Tasting Note

Description

TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 13%

APPEARANCE
Intense red carmine colour.

NOSE
The nose is aromatic and complex. Aromas of blackberry jam, cherries, mint, caramel and rhubarb reveal themselves.

PALATE
This 2016 is sweet and ample in the mouth, displaying its soft and voluptuous characteristics. The palate is medium-bodied, fresh, elegant and lively with loads of mineral nuances and a lovely earthy finish.

AGEING
It aged for 18 months in 60% new and 40% one-year-old French oak.

PAIRING
It pairs magnificently with herb-crusted rack of lamb with rosemary or aged ribeye steak with bone marrow butter.

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