(€102.67 L)
Château Pédesclaux 2016
Appellation: Pauillac, Bordeaux, France
Classification: Cinquième Grand Cru Classé 1855
Ownership: Descazes family
Grape varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
Vintage: 2016
Origin and background
The 2016 vintage is one of Pauillac's great classics, with a hot, dry summer followed by a mild autumn, helping the grapes to reach optimum ripeness. Château Pédesclaux, on gravelly soils, produces a wine that is both structured and elegant, typical of the region.
Tasting
Colour: Deep red with purplish highlights.
Nose: Expressive and complex, combining ripe black fruit (blackcurrant, blackberry), spicy notes (pepper, liquorice), discreet floral touches and subtle woody nuances.
Palate: Clean, velvety attack. Tannins present but well blended. Well-balanced mid-palate, with intense fruit and controlled acidity. Long, harmonious finish, marked by spicy notes and a light minerality.
Review
- Wine Advocate: 91/100
- Vinous: 90/100
- James Suckling: 91/100
Suggested pairings
This wine goes perfectly with grilled red meats or red meat in sauce, game dishes and mature hard or blue-veined cheeses, highlighting its structure and elegance.
| 3 Items |
| Volume | 1,5l |
| Vintage | 2016 |
| Alcohol | 13,5° |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites. |
| Packing | OWC 6 bottles |
| Vines | Cabernet Sauvignon 48%, Merlot 45%, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc |
| Storage advice | Great cellaring potential |
| Consumption guidelines | Drink between 16 and 18°C. |
| Taste | Dry |
| Producer | Château Pédesclaux, Route de Pédesclaux, 33250 Pauillac, France |
| Bottling | Mis en bouteille au Château |