Fleur de Pédesclaux 2019

A Silky and Refined Second Wine from Pauillac

The estate

5th Grand Cru Classé of Pauillac, the Château Pédesclaux was founded under the impetus of Urbain-Pierre Pédesclaux, a wine broker, at the beginning of the 19th century. Arriving at the head of the estate in 2009, the Lorenzetti family has raised the cru to the highest level by equipping it with state-of-the-art infrastructure. 2014 notably marks the construction of a new gravity-fed cellar designed by architect Jean-Michel Wilmotte. In 2018, Manon Lorenzetti took over the reins of the estate, infusing a dynamic energy into the property.

The vineyard

The vineyard of Château Pédesclaux extends over 52 hectares of vines spread over 19 different terroirs of Pauillac. Since 2019, the vineyard is in conversion to organic farming. The vineyard is thus managed by Vincent Bache-Gabrielsen, advised by the oenologist Éric Boissenot.

The wine

Second Wine of the estate, this Fleur de Pédesclaux is made from grapes from a terroir with soils composed of Garonne Gravels on a limestone base.

Vinification and aging

Harvested by hand, the grapes undergo a rigorous manual sorting on bunches and then on berries. Gravity-fed vatting is followed by a light crushing. The pre-fermentation maceration is done cold. The gentle extraction is accompanied by racking and punching down. The vinification is carried out in a gravity-fed manner without the use of a pump in order to preserve the integrity of the fruit. The wine benefits from an aging period of 12 months in oak barrels (including 30% new wood).

Blend

Merlot (67%), cabernet sauvignon (27%) and petit verdot (6%).

Characteristics and tasting advice for Fleur de Pédesclaux 2019

Tasting

This Second Wine from Pauillac seduces with its delicacy and sweetness combined with a silky touch and a gourmet structure.