2016 Château Pédesclaux
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2016 Château Pédesclaux Pauillac 5ème Cru Classé - Magnum
Château Pédesclaux is an 1855 Fifth Growth in Pauillac, completely transformed since its acquisition by Jacky Lorenzetti in 2009 with a new gravity-fed winery and revitalised vineyard work. 2016 is one of the great Bordeaux vintages of recent times. Magnum format is ideal for cellaring.
Grape varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon-dominated blend with Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot.
Terroir: 52 hectares spread across 19 different terroirs in Pauillac, on deep Günzian gravels with clay subsoils.
Vinification & ageing: Plot-by-plot, gravity-fed vinification in temperature-controlled vats; malolactic in barrel. Aged 18 months in French oak (a high proportion new).
COLOUR: Deep ruby with purple highlights.
NOSE: Classic Pauillac bouquet of blackcurrant, dark cherry, cedar, graphite and tobacco.
PALATE: Full-bodied and structured, with finely grained tannins and a long, refined finish.
FOOD PAIRING: Pair with rib of beef, lamb, game and aged hard cheeses. Serve at 16-18°C; cellaring potential of 15-25 years.
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