Pauillac | Château Pedesclaux
THE VINTAGE
Product of a tense wine-growing season, with an uneven meteorology that tormented us at times, 2016 is a completely unexpected vintage. Heavy rain followed by a period of droughts had us fear the worst, but thanks to Château Pédesclaux's soil, the specific care given to the vineyard, along with providential turnarounds. All contributed to making 2016 the most awaited vintage since the purchase of the property by Mr and Mrs Lorenzetti in 2009. The quality of the harvest was such that - for the first time - the 4 emblematic grape varieties, Cabernet- Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc, are all present in Château Pédesclaux's blend.
TERROIR
Garonne gravel on limestone bedrock
VINIFICATION
Gravitary vatting without pressing
Prefermentary cold maceration
Long vatting period
Gravitary vinification without pump A
AGEING
16 months in barrels
60% new barrels, 40% of one wine
VARIETALS
Cabernet sauvignon 48%, Merlot 45%, PetitVerdot 4%, Cabernet franc 3%
SPECIFICATIONS Alcohol content: 13.3
ABV TECHNICAL DATA Age of vines: 35 years old years old pH: 3.61
TASTING NOTES
2016 is the first vintage in the history of Château Pédesclaux to combine the 4 grape varieties in its blend. Intense velvety red color, with a complex nose of unique depth, with notes of blackberry jam, fleshy Burlat cherry, mint and salted butter caramel blend with rhubarb to express a fresh nose. The body is ample and delightful, smooth and sensual, yet keeps being dense. It offers a palatable and salvating texture, backed with notes of spices, licorice, roasted hazelnuts reminiscent of biscuits just out of the oven. The expression of wild berries mixed with wild rose brings the vivacity necessary for a good balance.
THE VINTAGE
Product of a tense wine-growing season, with an uneven meteorology that tormented us at times, 2016 is a completely unexpected vintage. Heavy rain followed by a period of droughts had us fear the worst, but thanks to Château Pédesclaux's soil, the specific care given to the vineyard, along with providential turnarounds. All contributed to making 2016 the most awaited vintage since the purchase of the property by Mr and Mrs Lorenzetti in 2009. The quality of the harvest was such that - for the first time - the 4 emblematic grape varieties, Cabernet- Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc, are all present in Château Pédesclaux's blend.
TERROIR
Garonne gravel on limestone bedrock
VINIFICATION
Gravitary vatting without pressing
Prefermentary cold maceration
Long vatting period
Gravitary vinification without pump A
AGEING
16 months in barrels
60% new barrels, 40% of one wine
VARIETALS
Cabernet sauvignon 48%, Merlot 45%, PetitVerdot 4%, Cabernet franc 3%
SPECIFICATIONS Alcohol content: 13.3
ABV TECHNICAL DATA Age of vines: 35 years old years old pH: 3.61
TASTING NOTES
2016 is the first vintage in the history of Château Pédesclaux to combine the 4 grape varieties in its blend. Intense velvety red color, with a complex nose of unique depth, with notes of blackberry jam, fleshy Burlat cherry, mint and salted butter caramel blend with rhubarb to express a fresh nose. The body is ample and delightful, smooth and sensual, yet keeps being dense. It offers a palatable and salvating texture, backed with notes of spices, licorice, roasted hazelnuts reminiscent of biscuits just out of the oven. The expression of wild berries mixed with wild rose brings the vivacity necessary for a good balance.
THE VINTAGE
Product of a tense wine-growing season, with an uneven meteorology that tormented us at times, 2016 is a completely unexpected vintage. Heavy rain followed by a period of droughts had us fear the worst, but thanks to Château Pédesclaux's soil, the specific care given to the vineyard, along with providential turnarounds. All contributed to making 2016 the most awaited vintage since the purchase of the property by Mr and Mrs Lorenzetti in 2009. The quality of the harvest was such that - for the first time - the 4 emblematic grape varieties, Cabernet- Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc, are all present in Château Pédesclaux's blend.
TERROIR
Garonne gravel on limestone bedrock
VINIFICATION
Gravitary vatting without pressing
Prefermentary cold maceration
Long vatting period
Gravitary vinification without pump A
AGEING
16 months in barrels
60% new barrels, 40% of one wine
VARIETALS
Cabernet sauvignon 48%, Merlot 45%, PetitVerdot 4%, Cabernet franc 3%
SPECIFICATIONS Alcohol content: 13.3
ABV TECHNICAL DATA Age of vines: 35 years old years old pH: 3.61
TASTING NOTES
2016 is the first vintage in the history of Château Pédesclaux to combine the 4 grape varieties in its blend. Intense velvety red color, with a complex nose of unique depth, with notes of blackberry jam, fleshy Burlat cherry, mint and salted butter caramel blend with rhubarb to express a fresh nose. The body is ample and delightful, smooth and sensual, yet keeps being dense. It offers a palatable and salvating texture, backed with notes of spices, licorice, roasted hazelnuts reminiscent of biscuits just out of the oven. The expression of wild berries mixed with wild rose brings the vivacity necessary for a good balance.