Chateau Pedesclaux, Pauillac, 5eme Cru Classé, 2014
Awards: Robert Parker: 93 pts – James Suckling: 93pts
Grape Variety: 64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Merlot, 4% Petit Verdot, 5% Cabernet Franc
Château Pédesclaux is, first and foremost, an adventure: one that involves not just the family but the rest of humanity. Then One that will be writ large in the history books and that has already gained the respect of the men and women who work so hard every day to increase the estate’s renown.
Pédesclaux was purchased in late 2009 by real estate mogul, Jacky Lorenzetti.
In addition to the purchase of Chateau Pedesclaux and its 26 hectares of vineyards, Lorenzetti was also able to acquire an additional 12 hectares of vineyards planted at 10,000 vines per hectare. These sit atop the Milon plateau ;their rows are interspersed with those of Mouton and Lafite.
The soils are typically gravelly atop a clay subsoil. It will spend an estimated 16 months on the lees in barrels.
Wine Tasting Notes: At first, a deep ruby red color. Then Medium to full-bodied, the palate delivers mouth-coating black fruits and spicy accents, with a soft, fine-grained frame, finishing long.
Overall on the palate it expresses delicate toasted flavours.
Food Pairing Recommendations: Enjoy the Chateau with a nice game meat over the festive same. It will be the best pairing with some nicely ripen artisan cheese platter or a Beef fillet.