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
52% Cabernet Sauvignon, 42% Merlot, 6% Petit Verdot

VINTAGE

2015 – Download Tasting Note

2020 – Download Tasting Note

Description

TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 13.5%

APPEARANCE
Deep and lively garnet color.

NOSE
The nose quickly reveals a great complexity thanks to the black currant, sweet orange peels and spice aromas brought by the Petit Verdot, used for the first time in the blend.

PALATE
A beautiful volume in mouth with ginger bread and mild tobacco notes, typical of the great Pauillac terroirs. The tannins, suave and silky, show a beautiful balance between strength, elegance and subtlety.

AGEING
12 to 16 months in 60% new oak barrels.

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

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