Château Pédesclaux 2018

The depth and complexity of a Grand Cru Classé from Pauillac

The property
5th Grand Cru Classé of Pauillac, the Château Pédesclaux was founded under the impetus of Urbain-Pierre Pédesclaux, a wine broker, at the beginning of the 19th century. Arriving at the head of the estate in 2009, the Lorenzetti family has raised the cru to the highest level by equipping it with state-of-the-art facilities. 2014 notably marks the construction of a new gravity-fed cellar signed by the architect Jean-Michel Wilmotte. In 2018, Manon Lorenzetti took over the reins of the property, infusing a dynamic energy into the estate.

The vineyard
The vineyard of Château Pédesclaux extends over 50 hectares of vines spread over 19 different terroirs in the heart of the AOC Pauillac. The vineyard is thus managed by Vincent Bache-Gabrielsen, advised by the oenologist Éric Boissenot.

The vintage
2018 was marked by intense rainy episodes generating a strong cryptogamic pressure. The excellent location of Château Pédesclaux near the Gironde estuary nevertheless benefited the vineyard of the property, spared from mildew attacks, thanks to the circulation of air masses. With a conversion initiated in 2012, 50% of the vineyard of Château Pédesclaux is now conducted in organic and biodynamic agriculture.

The beautiful summer with radiant sun until the harvest allowed to obtain very large grapes with small berries, full of aromas and presenting beautiful tannins. The harvest thus began on September 25 and ended on October 12, fully revealing the personality of each grape variety.

Blend

Cabernet sauvignon (64%), merlot (27%), petit verdot (4%) and cabernet franc (5%).

Characteristics and tasting advice for Château Pédesclaux 2018

Tasting

Color
Beautiful intense garnet red color.

Nose
Of great power, the aromatic bouquet reveals beautiful notes of black fruits, elegant notes of citrus and spices punctuated by delicate floral notes evoking violet.

Palate
On the palate, the mouth seduces with its richness and suave texture, structured by round and silky tannins. The cru retains a great freshness and a beautiful vivacity in the mouth, stretching into a salivating finish of great elegance. A perfectly executed vintage for Château Pédesclaux which announces the birth of a very great year.