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Château Pédesclaux

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Château Pédesclaux
Château Pédesclaux was created at the beginning of the 19th century, in 1810, by Monsieur Urbain Pierre Pédesclaux, a well-known and esteemed Bordeaux wine broker. In 1855, Château Pédesclaux was classified as the Fifth Grand Cru Classé Pauillac. The Count of Gastebois bought the property in 1891. It was completely rebuilt to improve the quality of the wines. Purchased by Monsieur Lorenzetti, also owner of Château Lilian-Ladouys, he launched the reorganization of the Château Pédesclaux vineyard with the acquisition of new plots. He also put in place a vast replanting program, with a total change in the team in charge of production. Everything was done with one aim in mind: to improve the quality of the wine and restore it to its former glory.

At the time of the 1855 classification, Château Pédesclaux represented a 25-hectare vineyard located in the commune of Pauillac. It was divided between two groups of plots and two types of soil. On the one hand, the gravelly clay-limestone soil in the northern part of the appellation, between Château Mouton-Rothschild and Château Pontet-Canet, favored vines with power and bouquet. On the other hand, the siliceous gravels to the west of Pauillac near Château Lynch-Bages, soils conducive to finesse and minerality. As for the Château Pédesclaux vineyard, it illustrates a Merlot tendency for a Médoc Cru Classé. The Merlot grape represents 45% of the vineyard, with 50% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Cabernet Franc.

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Fleur de Pédesclaux Pauillac 2019 - Second vin

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4.2/5 (8 reviews)

92/100 Vert de Vin

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91/100 James Suckling

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90/100 Vinous

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90/100 The Wine Cellar Insider - Jeff Leve

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88-90/100 Robert Parker

fleshy
freshness
second wine

"The combination of Pauillac terroir and Merlot charm!"

"Fleur de Pédesclaux 2019, aged in 30% new oak, has increased its share of Cabernet Sauvignon since 2009, when it was purely Merlot (and also in organic conversion since 2013). Aromas of raspberry, blackberry, cedar and light tobacco unfold in the glass. The palate is still quite fleshy and round, and slightly spicy, retaining that hint of Chinese spice towards the tender finish. A fine second wine. (Vinous 2021)

Château Pédesclaux Pauillac 2019 - 5ème Grand Cru Classé

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4.6/5 (5 reviews)

96/100 Terre de Vins

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94/100 Decanter

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94/100 Le Figaro

powerful
refined
long-keeping wine
grand cru classé

"An excellent wine with lots of potential for great tasting and long cellaring!"

"Its magnificent purplish-red color is an invitation to travel. The seduction is confirmed by the bewitching scents of candied cherry and cedar on the nose. Full attack, then a sapid palate with very fine tannins, citrus fruit, stone and black zan flavors, very racy, concluding with a very long, saline finish. A refined but well-marked character. Long cellaring assured. (Terre de Vins 2020) - Delivery in wooden cases possible for orders of 6 bottles of this wine (depending on country and shipping method selected).

Château Pédesclaux Pauillac 2018 - Grand Cru Classé

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95/100 Anthocyanes - Yohan Castaing

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94/100 Yves Beck

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93/100 Jean-Marc Quarin

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1*Étoile Hachette

complex
persistent
deep
voluptuous
leg of lamb
long-keeping wine
grand cru classé

"A real wine for laying down!

"Fruity, spicy bouquet of good intensity. Notes of black berries and licorice. Charming character on the palate, where fullness and freshness create good balance. Full-bodied, with powerful yet silky tannins. A wine with muscle, flesh and a long finish ". (Yves Beck 2021) - Delivery in wooden case possible for orders of 6 bottles of this wine (depending on country and shipping method selected).

Château Pédesclaux Pauillac 2017 - Grand Cru Classé

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94/100 Le Figaro

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94/100 Vert de Vin

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93/100 RVF

freshness
intensity
grand cru classé
model of success

" Beautiful olfactory expression that underlines and highlights Pauillac with subtlety. Nuances of graphite, dark berries and liquorice. Dense character on the palate. The wine is perfectly supported by compact, precise and fine tannins. This 2017 has body, power and sapidity, ideally supported by the freshness of the acid structure. A seductive, convincing and persistent wine". (Yves Beck 2021)

Fleur de Pédesclaux Pauillac 2016 - Second vin

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4.1/5 (11 reviews)

92/100 James Suckling

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90/100 Vinous

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90/100 The Wine Cellar Insider - Jeff Leve

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14/20 Bettane & Desseauve

round-tipped
crunchy
second wine
ready to drink

"Aromas of sweet tobacco, cassis and dark berries follow through to a full body, soft, juicy tannins and a savory finish." (James Suckling 2019) - Delivery in wooden case possible for orders of 6 bottles of this wine (depending on country and shipping method selected)

Château Pédesclaux Pauillac 2016 - Grand Cru Classé

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4.1/5 (8 reviews)

95/100 James Suckling

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16,5/20 RVF

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93/100 Jean-Marc Quarin

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95/100 Le Figaro

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94/100 Yves Beck

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94/100 Vinous

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17/20 Bettane & Desseauve

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93/100 Robert Parker

silky
refined
grand cru classé
model of success

"One of the best ever!"

"Pédesclaux 2016 is the first vintage to include all four grape varieties planted in the vineyard, according to Emmanuel Cruse. It has a very precise, concentrated bouquet of blackberry, graphite, tobacco notes and a slight granitic perfume - very Pauillac. The palate is medium-bodied with silky tannins, impressive depth, a delicate grip and an incredible line of acidity. I love the harmony and precision of this Pédesclaux, which is probably the best yet. Highly recommended." (Vinous - Neal Martin 2019). Delivery in wooden cases for orders of 6 bottles of this wine (excluding Point Relais delivery).

Château Pédesclaux 2014 - Grand Cru Classé

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4.2/5 (16 reviews)

16,5/20 RVF

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92/100 Robert Parker

"The 2014 Pédesclaux has a firm bouquet of redcurrant and crushed strawberry, with aromas of cedar and cigar box revealing themselves with time. The palate is medium-bodied with firm tannins, lots of black fruit intermingled with cedar and black pepper [...]. This is a very fine vintage from a rejuvenated château that is making its way in the same way as Pontet-Canet did in the 90's." (Wine Advocate 2017 - Robert Parker)

Château Pédesclaux 2015 - Grand Cru Classé

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4/5 (7 reviews)

17,5/20 RVF

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93/100 Wine Enthusiast

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90/100 Robert Parker

"Value for money not to be missed. This 2015, both fleshy and full of brilliance, offers explosive fresh fruit and superb tannin grain quality. The estate's new benchmark. (Le Guide RVF des Meilleurs Vins de France 2018) Delivery in wooden case for any order of 6 bottles of this wine (Excluding Point Relais delivery method)

Fleur de Pédesclaux 2015 - Second vin du Château Pédesclaux

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3.2/5 (4 reviews)

Produced according to the same quality principles as the grand vin, Fleur de Pédesclaux has a deep, dark garnet color and a complex, fruity nose, with notes of red berries, hints of roasting, spices and licorice. Powerful on the palate, with a fine tannic structure, this is a fine, delicate wine with great character. Discover it for yourself! Delivery in wooden cases for orders of 6 bottles of this wine (excluding Point Relais delivery).

Fleur de Pédesclaux 2014 - Second vin du Château Pédesclaux

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3.9/5 (7 reviews)

Produced according to the same quality principles as the grand vin, Fleur de Pédesclaux has a deep, dark garnet color and a complex, fruity nose, with notes of red berries, hints of roasting, spices and licorice. Powerful on the palate, with a fine tannic structure, this is a fine, delicate wine with great character. Discover it for yourself! Delivery in wooden cases for orders of 12 bottles of this wine (excluding Point Relais delivery).

Fleur de Pédesclaux 2012 - Second vin du Château Pédesclaux

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3.6/5 (7 reviews)

16/20 Gault & Millau

(2011 Vintage ratings)

Produced according to the same quality principles as the grand vin, Fleur de Pédesclaux has a deep, dark garnet color and a complex, fruity nose, with notes of red berries, roasted coffee, spices and licorice. Powerful on the palate, with a fine tannic structure, this is a fine, delicate wine with great character. A wine to discover!

Château Pédesclaux 2011 - Grand Cru Classé

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4/5 (3 reviews)

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14,5/20 Bettane & Desseauve

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Cité Hachette

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89/100 Robert Parker

"The intensity of the dark ruby color is pleasantly echoed in a bouquet dominated by fruit (wild strawberries), spices and licorice. The palate is round and smooth, then intensifies around solid tannins, leading to an elegant finish marked by a slight sweetness that brings out the fruitiness." (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2015) Delivery in wooden cases for orders of 6 bottles of this wine.

Fleur de Pédesclaux 2011 - Second vin du Château Pédesclaux

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3/5 (5 reviews)

16/20 Gault & Millau

Produced according to the same quality principles as the grand vin, Fleur de Pédesclaux has a deep, dark garnet color and a complex, fruity nose, with notes of red berries, roasted coffee, spices and licorice. Powerful on the palate, with a fine tannic structure, this is a fine, delicate wine with great character. Discover it for yourself! Delivery in wooden cases for orders delivered in France of 6 bottles of this wine.

Château Pédesclaux 2010 - Grand Cru Classé

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4.5/5 (6 reviews)

Notes : Robert Parker 89/100, Gault Millau 17/20, RVF 16/20, Guide Hachette 2**(Remarkable wine)
"This 2010 is probably the major sign of the cru's improvement. Deep, subtle, herbaceous, notes of blackcurrant, cedar and Christmas fruit literally leap from the glass of this medium-bodied, ripe, well-made wine, which displays some very subtle oak, as well as excellent ripeness, texture and length. Drink it over the next 15 years or more. (Wine Advocate - Robert Parker) - Delivery in the original wooden case for orders of 12 bottles delivered in France.

Château Pédesclaux 2009 - Grand Cru Classé

Scores : Wine Spectator 90-93/100, Bettane & Desseauve 17/20, Gault Millau 16,5/20, RVF 16/20
"The qualitative gain is spectacular; 2010 and 2009 are unquestionably the best vintages of the vintage. The wine has gained in density, maturity and precision". (Le Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2012 - RVF) - Delivery in original wooden case for orders delivered in France of 12 bottles - (in French)