COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2018
GRAPE
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
PRODUCER
Château Pédesclaux
REGION
Bordeaux
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Château Pédesclaux is a historic Fifth Growth estate located in the heart of the Pauillac appellation on Bordeaux's Left Bank. Founded in 1810 by wine broker Pierre Urbain Pédesclaux, the estate underwent a massive renaissance after its acquisition by Jacky and Françoise Lorenzetti in 2009. The Lorenzettis expanded the vineyard holdings, transitioned the estate to organic and biodynamic farming, and constructed a state-of-the-art, gravity-fed winery designed by architect Jean-Michel Wilmotte. Today, Pédesclaux is celebrated for its modern, precise, and terroir-driven expressions of Pauillac, combining power with newfound elegance and purity.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€48
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The estate's cutting-edge gravity-fed winery is encased in a striking glass structure designed by renowned architect Jean-Michel Wilmotte.
Fact 02
Since 2009, the estate has nearly doubled its vineyard size by acquiring prime parcels adjacent to Mouton Rothschild and Lafite Rothschild.
Fact 03
Château Pédesclaux practices organic and biodynamic viticulture, reflecting a deep commitment to environmental sustainability.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The 2018 vintage was crafted using gravity-flow technology in the ultra-modern cellar to ensure gentle handling of the fruit. Grapes were hand-harvested and underwent strict double sorting. Fermentation took place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks with gentle punch-downs and pump-overs to extract fine tannins. The wine was aged for 16 months in French oak barrels, of which approximately 60% were new, adding structural complexity and refined oak integration without overpowering the vibrant fruit.
