Château Pédesclaux 2016
Pauillac AOC 5ème Grand Cru Classé
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Using grapes a stone's throw from legendary First Growths Mouton and Lafite, this superb 2016 Pauillac is full of berry flavours with a luxurious finish. From the first sip you can see why it's earned a lengthy list of 93+ point scores!
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Wine Details
- Red - Medium Bodied
- Fine wine
France- Deep Garnet-purple
- Cabernet-based blend
- 9.75 Units
- 13% ABV
- 31 December 2040
Flavour Profile
Tasting notes
Silky tannins support intense cassis, pencil lead, earth and spice
Aroma
Intense cassis, earth and leafy notes
Allergy information
Contains Sulphites
The Wine
Château Pedesclaux may have only been classified as 5th Growth in 1855, but today it far exceeds this level. It was founded in 1810 by négociant Pierre Pedesclaux, who helped shape the 1855 Classification. It went through a period of neglect until new owners in the 1950s, the Jugla family, bought it. However, it’s the man who took over in 2009 – Jacky Lorenzetti – who has really made a difference. Owner, too, of Lilian Ladouys, he has made a massive investment in the cellar and vineyards. He’s added 12 hectares of vines on the Milon plateau, next door to Lafite and Mouton Rothschild, reduced yields and totally modernised the winemaking facilities. Ageing in 60% new oak for 18 months has lent this wine complexity and longevity. Decant early.
Château Pedesclaux may have only been classified as 5th Growth in 1855, but toda...
So aromatic with crushed currants, raspberries and blackberries with hints of graphite, lead pencil
James Suckling
94 Points
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