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Château Pédesclaux Pauillac 2016 - Grand Cru Classé
Château Pédesclaux Pauillac 2016 - Grand Cru Classé

Château Pédesclaux Pauillac 2016 - Grand Cru Classé

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4.1/5 (9 customers)

95/100

James Suckling

16,5/20

RVF

93/100

Jean-Marc Quarin

95/100

Le Figaro

94/100

Yves Beck

94/100

Vinous

17/20

Bettane & Desseauve

93/100

Robert Parker

silky
refined
Grand Cru Classé
role model

"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 offers a very precise and concentrated bouquet of blackberry, graphite, hints of tobacco, and a subtle granite-like aroma—very Pauillac. On the palate, it is medium-bodied with silky tannins, impressive depth, a delicate texture, and incredible acidity. I love the harmony and precision of this Pédesclaux, which is probably the best to date. Highly recommended. ” (Vinous - Neal Martin 2019). Delivered in a wooden case for any order of 6 bottles of this wine (excluding “Point Relais” delivery method).

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Estate

Château Pédesclaux

Vintage

5ème Grand Cru Classé

Vintage

2016

Designation

Pauillac

Region

Bordeaux

Grape Varieties

48% Cabernet sauvignon, 45% Merlot , 4% Petit Verdot, 3% Cabernet franc

Regions

Gravel soils over clay

Viticulture

Traditional and refined

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Wine Production

Cold pre-fermentation

Livestock Farming

16 months in French oak barrels (60% new)

Alcohol content

13%%

Eye

Intense carmine red

Nose

An explosive burst of very ripe dark fruits, with lovely woody notes

Palate

Extremely smooth and well-rounded, with a beautiful overall balance on the palate and a refreshing quality. The tannins are perfectly integrated into this harmonious wine.

Serve

At 16-18°C

Open

1 hour before

Drink starting at

2025

Drink before

2030

Guard

2045

Food and Wine Pairings

Food and Wine Pairings

Enjoy it with red meat, game, a leg of lamb...

More information at Château Pédesclaux

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Bettane & Desseauve

Bettane & Desseauve

Wine rated 17/20 (Benchmark wine)

Rated estate (2022 guide): 3*Stars (High-quality production that serves as a benchmark in its sector)

About the wine:

This wine can vary from bottle to bottle, but our most recent (blind) tasting revealed a stylish, elegant wine with beautifully integrated oak, and one that is slightly more supple than its peers. Best enjoyed between 2026 and 2031.

About the estate:

A new, ultra-modern, luxurious, and efficient winemaking facility reflects the ambitions of the new owner, Jacky Lorenzetti. He clearly aims to produce one of the best wines in his appellation and has acquired very high-quality vineyards near Mouton-Rothschild, which should help him achieve his goal. These technically brilliant wines continue to improve with each new vintage.
Hachette Wine Guide

Guide Hachette des vins

Rated Estate (2022 Guide) Award-Winning Wines (This producer's wines regularly receive awards from the guide)

About the estate:

Françoise and Jacky Lorenzetti sold their real estate agency network (Foncia) and purchased this château in 2009 from the Jugla family. They undertook major renovations in the vineyard and the cellar (including the construction of a new wine cellar by Jean-Michel Wilmotte) to restore the reputation of this estate, founded in 1810, whose vineyard now covers approximately 50 hectares following the acquisition of new plots.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Wine rated (2018 guide) 93/100 (Excellent wine)

Rated estate (2018 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker—The Wine Advocate)

About the wine:

The 2016 Pédesclaux is composed of 48% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot, 4% Petit Verdot, and 3% Cabernet Franc. It was aged for 18 months in 60% new French oak and 40% one-year-old oak. It displays a deep garnet-purple color and a nose of crushed blackcurrants and blackberries, cigar box, new leather, pencil lead, and crushed stone. On the palate, it is medium-bodied, elegant, fresh, and lively, with plenty of mineral nuances and a lovely earthy finish. Approximately 15,000 cases produced.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide to the Best Wines of France

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Wine rated (2020 guide) 16,5/20 (Very good wine)

Rated estate (2022 guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or high-quality winemakers producing wines of a high standard—you won’t be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)

About the wine:

The 2016 vintage produced an intense and robust Pedesclaux that lacks only a touch more refinement. The ripe fruit is generous, and the finish features firm tannins.

About the estate:

This is undoubtedly one of the most spectacular improvements seen in Bordeaux in recent years. Pédesclaux, acquired by Jacky Lorenzetti in 2009, has undergone a complete transformation—from the vineyards to the cellars—that is both spectacular and at the cutting edge of modernity. Under the guidance of Vincent Bache-Gabrielsen, the wines have improved steadily, vintage after vintage, with small, careful refinements. They are now fully deserving of their ranking and, above all, stand out as remarkable values for the money.
Wine Enthusiast

Wine Enthusiast

Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)

Vinous

Vinous

Wine rated (2018 guide) 94/100

About the wine:

According to Emmanuel Cruse, Pédesclaux 2016 is the first vintage to include all four grape varieties planted in the vineyard. It offers a very precise and concentrated bouquet of blackberry, graphite, hints of tobacco, and a subtle granite-like aroma—very Pauillac. On the palate, it is medium-bodied with silky tannins, impressive depth, a delicate texture, and incredible acidity. I love the harmony and precision of this Pédesclaux, which is probably the best one to date. Highly recommended. 
James Suckling

James Suckling

Wine rated (2019 guide) 95/100

About the wine:

So aromatic, with crushed red currants, raspberries, and blackberries, along with notes of graphite and pencil lead. Full-bodied and very tight, with lovely tannins and a long, flavorful finish. The tannins really come through on the finish. Try it starting in 2024.
Le Figaro Wines

Le Figaro vins

Wine rated (2017 guide) 95/100

About the wine:

Fresh red berries, vanilla, and sour cherry. Smooth on the palate with a very long finish, supple and elegant tannins, and a hint of saltiness. A real success.
Yves Beck

Yves Beck

Wine rated (2021 guide) 94/100

About the wine:

There is great finesse and subtlety in this bouquet! It unfolds slowly, step by step, and immediately signals its greatness. It has a precise and well-defined character on the palate, where the tannins emerge slowly with great precision and clarity. They offer a serene, measured power that leaves a distinct impression across the entire palate. A well-rounded and compelling wine. 2026–2045
Jean-Marc Quarin

Jean-Marc Quarin

Wine rated (2019 guide) 93/100

About the wine:

The best ever. Dark, intense, beautiful, and vibrant color. Moderately aromatic on the nose, with truffle-like fruit and a hint of oak. Soft on the palate at first, very indulgent in the middle—smooth, melt-in-the-mouth, and fragrant—the wine evolves into a juicy finish that’s slightly understated yet flavorful and long. It’s delicious! A rising star, an underdog in Pauillac.

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