Presentation
Château Pédesclaux was created at the beginning of the 19th century, in 1810, by Mr. Urbain Pierre Pedesclaux. The history of the Château is linked to this well-known and esteemed wine broker in Bordeaux. Indeed, it is him who enlarged the area of the property by buying several parcels in the area of Grand Puy. In 1855, the Château Pédesclaux is classified fifth Grand Cru Classé Médoc. Mrs. Pédesclaux managed the property until 1891, when she sold it to Gabiel de Gastebois. The following years, the management of the estate was entrusted to Lucien Jugla, who finally bought it in 1951. At that time, the Château was the subject of a complete reconstruction which allowed to improve the quality of the wines.
The owners followed each other and it was in 2009 that the current owners arrived at the head of the Castle: the Lorenzetti couple. Sharing his aspirations with Emmanuel Cruse (Ch. D’Issan), and Vincent Bache Gabrielsen (Ch. Belle-vue, Bolaire and Lilian Ladouys), Jacky Lorenzetti gives rise to new ambitions for Château Pédesclaux. Creation of a superb winery benefiting from state-of-the-art technologies created by JM Wilmotte, soil studies, planting new vines to rebalance grape varieties, commitment to ecological practices, etc. These are all factors that contributed to the revival of Pédesclaux.
Terroir
Under the vines of Pédesclaux lies a geological masterpiece whose origins date back to 40 million years. It is this unique terroir, quintessentially Médoc, that the 1855 classification consecrates. The château is located on a gravelly plateau overlooking the town of Pauillac, the soil is composed of clay-limestone gravels, it is actually a mixture of clay, limestone, pebbles, and gravel. These plots are adjacent to renowned properties such as Mouton-Rothschild or Pontet-Canet. Pédesclaux uses three different grape varieties: 47% Cabernet Sauvignon for the wine's structure, 48% Merlot for roundness, and 2% Cabernet Franc and 3% Petit Verdot for aromatic complexity.
Winemaking
Gravity filling and light crushing. Pre-fermentation cold maceration. Gentle extraction with rack and return and punching down. Gravity vinification without the use of pumps.
Ageing
16 months in barrels 60% new barrels, 40% barrels of one wine.
Varietals
Cabernet-sauvignon : 64%
Merlot : 27%
Cabernet franc : 5%
Petit verdot : 4%
Specifications
Surface area of the vineyard : 43.90 ha
Aging in barrels : 1 month
Tasting
Château Pédesclaux 2018, deep and complex. The 10th vintage of the estate since its acquisition by the Lorenzetti family is exceptional. With a blend dominated by Cabernets, Château Pédesclaux 2018 is a refined, deep, and complex wine. With an intense garnet robe and crystalline reflections, it is characterized by a powerful and rich nose supported by subtle notes of black fruits such as blackcurrant and black cherry. It evolves on elegant aromas of blond tobacco and citrus zest. The palate is rich, dynamic, and smooth, carried by freshness and enveloped, silky tannins. The finish, elegant and pure, amplifies the salivating aspect of this great wine.