Chateau Pedesclaux
Pauillac Grand Cru 2020
| Denomination | AOC Pauillac |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Area | Bordeaux (France) |
| Grape varieties | 56% Cabernet Sauvignon, 34% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petit Verdot |
| Aging | Aged for approximately 16 months in French oak barriques (60% new, 40% used) |
- Origin and classification: Pauillac DOC, Bordeaux; Grand Cru Classé (1855), France
- Grape composition: Cabernet Sauvignon 56%, Merlot 34%, Cabernet Franc 5%, Petit Verdot 5%
- Meticulous vinification: hand-harvested in crates with double selection of bunches and berries
- Aged in wood: 16 months in French oak barriques (60% new, 40% used)
- Tasting and serving: notes of blackcurrant and spices; silky tannins; decant for 2 hours, 16-18°C
Description
What kind of wine is it
Chateau Pedesclaux Pauillac Grand Cru Classé is a still red wine that embodies the essence of Bordeaux. This structured blend is crafted from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot grapes, offering an enveloping tasting experience. In the glass, it displays a deep ruby red colour, enriched with elegant garnet highlights. On the palate, the texture reveals silky, well-integrated tannins, supported by a pleasant freshness. The balance between density and drinkability makes it ideal for pairing with mature cheeses, game, or a flavoursome grilled lamb.
Where does it come from
This impressive red originates from the prestigious Pauillac area, one of the most renowned regions of Bordeaux. Its inclusion in the Grand Cru Classé classification attests to the inseparable bond between the grape varieties and their environment, ensuring a rigorous and distinctive style. The terroir imparts a complex aromatic bouquet to the wine, with prominent notes of blackcurrant and wild berries. In the glass, nuances of tobacco, cedarwood and fine spices emerge, outlining a deep olfactory profile. Decanting in advance allows these notes to fully express themselves.
How is it produced
Attention to detail guides every stage of the production process at Chateau Pedesclaux. The grapes are subjected to a rigorous manual harvest, followed by a double sorting process to ensure the perfect integrity of each berry. Maturation takes place over sixteen months in French oak barrels, alternating between new and previously used wood. This approach to ageing shapes a earthy and spicy finish, giving the sip a delicate toasted nuance. The result is a powerful, refined wine with long-lasting persistence.
History and Curiosities
Château Pédesclaux embodies the excellence of Bordeaux as a Grand Cru Classé of 1855, a true expression of the prestigious Pauillac terroir. The 2020 vintage, the result of a rigorous manual selection and overseen by oenologist Eric Boissenot, is aged for sixteen months in fine French oak barriques. The wine reveals a complex bouquet of blackcurrant and toasted spices, supported by enveloping and silky tannins. Highly acclaimed by critics, it offers a earthy and persistent finish, ideal for enhancing mature cheeses and refined game dishes.
Awards
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2020
93/100
Decanter is a wine and lifestyle magazine, published monthly in around 90 countries. The magazine includes industry news, classic guides and advice on wine and spirits.
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2020
96/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
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2020
89/100
The prestigious international wine guide from the renowned Robert Parker, the world's most experienced and trusted wine taster.
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2020
89/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
2 hours
- Oenologist: Eric Boissenot
| Name | Chateau Pedesclaux Pauillac Grand Cru 2020 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Pauillac AOC |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 56% Cabernet Sauvignon, 34% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petit Verdot |
| Country | France |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Vendor | Chateau Pedesclaux |
| Story | History and Curiosities Château Pédesclaux embodies the excellence of Bordeaux as a Grand Cru Classé of 1855, a true expression of the prestigious Pauillac terroir. The 2020 vintage, the result of a rigorous manual selection and overseen by oenologist Eric Boissenot, is aged for sixteen months in fine French oak barriques. The wine reveals a complex bouquet of blackcurrant and toasted spices, supported by enveloping and silky tannins. Highly acclaimed by critics, it offers a earthy and persistent finish, ideal for enhancing mature cheeses and refined game dishes. |
| Origin | Pauillac, Bordeaux, France |
| Plants per hectare | 8500 0000 |
| Production technique | Manual harvesting in crates with manual sorting of bunches and grapes; ageing for approximately 16 months in French oak barriques (60% new, 40% used) |
| Wine making | Manual and selective harvesting in crates, with manual sorting of the bunches and then the berries; aged for about 16 months in French oak barriques (60% new, 40% used). |
| Aging | Aged for approximately 16 months in French oak barriques (60% new, 40% used) |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |