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Chateau Patache d’Aux History, Overview
Chateau Patache d’Aux found the inspiration for its name from the original owners of the estate, the Chevaliers d’Aux, who created the property all the way back in 1632. Like many Bordeaux chateau, the estate was confiscated during the French Revolution. Chateau Patache d’Aux was eventually purchased by Claude Lapalu and Guy Pages. Guy Pages was the owner of the neighboring estate, Chateau Tour de by.
Until 2016, the estate of Patache d’Aux was managed by Jean Michel Lapalu. Under the guidance of Jean Michel Lapalu, who created the holding company Domaine Lapalu, they managed to become the largest producer of Bordeaux wine that comes from the Medoc and Haut Medoc.
At their peak, Domaine Lapalu owned more than 25 different properties in the Left Bank. In late December 2016, Antoine Moueix properties purchased the estate, becoming the new owner of Patache d’Aux. Shortly after taking over Chateau Patache d’Aux, the new owners spent 2 years building new, gravity cellars. Stephane Derenoncourt consults the estate on their winemaking and vineyard management.
In 2018, the estate finished modernizations of their cellars and in 2019, they renovated their barrel cellars.
Chateau Patache d’Aux Vineyards, Terroir, Grapes, Winemaking
The 70 hectare Left Bank vineyard of Chateau Patache d’Aux is planted to 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 44% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot. This shows more Merlot has been added to the vineyards. The terroir is limestone and clay with small rocks and stones in the soil. The vineyard is planted to a vine density of 8,500 vines per hectare. They have old vines. On average, the vines are close to 40 years of age.
To produce the wine of Chateau Patache d’Aux, vinification takes place in 36 cement tanks. The vats range in size, starting at 75 hectoliters. Malolactic fermentation takes place in the tank. The wines are aged in an average of 33% new, French oak barrels for 12 months before bottling.
There is a second wine, Le Relais de Patache d’Aux. The average annual production of Chateau Patache d’Aux is 25,000 cases of wine per vintage.
The best vintages of Chateau Patache d’Aux are: 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2010, 2009 and 2005.
In addition, the owners also produce Chateau Liversan and Chateau d’Hantellian. Both vineyards are well placed in the Haut Medoc appellation.
When to Drink Chateau Patache d’Aux, Anticipated Maturity, Decanting Time
Chateau Patache d’Aux can be enjoyed on the young side with little decanting, perhaps 1 hour or so. This allows the wine to soften and open its perfume. Older vintages might need very little decanting, just enough to remove the sediment. Older vintages might need very little decanting, just enough to remove the sediment.
Chateau Patache d’Aux is usually better with at least 1-3 years of bottle age. Of course, that can vary slightly, depending on the vintage character. Chateau Patache d’Aux offers its best drinking and should reach peak maturity between 2-9 years of age after the vintage.
Serving and Decanting Chateau Patache d’Aux with Wine, Food, Pairing Tips
Chateau Patache d’Aux is best served at 15.5 degrees Celsius, 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The cool, almost cellar temperature gives the wine more freshness and lift. The wine of Chateau Patache d’Aux is best served with all types of classic meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted, braised, and grilled dishes.
Chateau Patache d’Aux is a perfect match with Asian dishes, hearty fish courses like tuna, mushrooms, and pasta as well as cheese.
Château Patache d'Aux Wine Tasting Notes
13 Vintages 39,967 Views Sort by Vintage-Rating
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2022
Château Patache d'Aux (Médoc)
Savvy consumers looking for a nice wine filled with sweet, ripe, dark fruits, roundness, and lift that sells for a song should take a look at this wine. Drink from 2025-2032. 88-90 Pts. 1,915 Views Tasted May 8, 2023 |
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2021
Château Patache d'Aux (Médoc)
Forward, round and fruity with nuances of smoke, licorice, cherries and plums, the wine is medium-bodied, soft and with a minty edge in the finish. Drink from 2024-2033. 253 Views Tasted Mar 9, 2024Cedar, leafy tobacco, forest leaf and currants are on the nose and the palate of this medium-bodied, bright, crisp, fruity, fresh, cherry and cranberry filled wine. There is a nice touch of spice on the endnote. Drink from 2023-2031. 86-88 1,630 Views Tasted May 20, 2022 |
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2020
Château Patache d'Aux (Médoc)
Forward, soft, silky, fresh and a bit chewy on the palate, which is perfect for all the sweet, earthy, vibrant red berries with their chocolate accent. You can enjoy this on release. Drink from 2023-2032. 1,103 Views Tasted Mar 21, 2023 |
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2019
Château Patache d'Aux (Médoc)
Vibrant red fruits, flowers, and tobacco shine in the nose, as well as in the medium-bodied, ready-to-palate. Not overly complex, but nice, and easy to drink in your glass. Drink from 2024-2030. 359 Views Tasted Feb 26, 2024Medium-bodied with bright red cherries, cranberry and herbal notes that can be enjoyed in a year or two after release and over the next decade after that. 86-88 Pts 2,286 Views Tasted Jun 8, 2020 |
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2018
Château Patache d'Aux (Médoc)
With a nice floral quality on the nose, medium bodied wine moves to a core of black currants and thyme. Round, soft and fruity, with an olive tint in the finish, the wine is already easy to like and it should improve over the next few years. 1,184 Views Tasted Mar 9, 2021Medium bodied, forward, nice Left Bank character filled wine that delivers its soft cherry pipe tobacco profile for early drinking pleasure. 88-90 Pts 1,871 Views Tasted Apr 19, 2019 |
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2017
Château Patache d'Aux (Médoc)
Medium bodied, soft and approachable, the wine offers a sweet cassis, cherry and tobacco profile in a crowd pleasing style -- tailor made for early drinking pleasure. 1,909 Views Tasted Apr 26, 2018 |
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2016
Château Patache d'Aux (Médoc)
This tobacco tinged, red berry, round textured, early drinking charmer will be easy to enjoy on release and over the next 7-9 years. 2,356 Views Tasted Sep 21, 2019Easy-drinking with hints of tobacco topped cassis make this wine a charmer to drink when it hits the stores. 3,048 Views Tasted Apr 29, 2017 |
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2015
Château Patache d'Aux (Médoc)
Medium-bodied, soft, round, fruity, and easy to enjoy for uncomplicated quaffing over the next year or two . Drink from 2022-2024. 2,268 Views Tasted Aug 23, 2022Easy drinking, forward, fruity, medium bodied wine that should be ready to go on release. 86 - 88 Pts 2,449 Views Tasted Apr 26, 2016 |
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2014
Château Patache d'Aux (Médoc)
Forward, medium bodied, classic, but in good way, blending cassis, spice, earth, coffee bean and blackberries. 2,551 Views Tasted Jul 10, 2017 |
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2012
Château Patache d'Aux (Médoc)
Soft, elegant, easy drinking, forward, fruity and fairly priced, this is a fine daily drinker. 2,600 Views Tasted May 15, 2015 |
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2010
Château Patache d'Aux (Médoc)
Easy drinking quaffer, with black cherries and licorice, round textures and a spicy, black cherry and herb finish. the finish is short, but all things considered, not a bad wine for the price. This is not a wine for aging. 5,442 Views Tasted Feb 14, 2015 |
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2009
Château Patache d'Aux (Médoc)
Approachable, with a cherry, black currant, thyme and tobacco character, the finish is soft, round and easy to like. 3,543 Views Tasted Apr 26, 2015 |
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2005
Château Patache d'Aux (Médoc)
Starting to drop its fruit and focus on its earthy, cedar and tobacco character, this medium-bodied, red berry filled wine requires drinking in the immediate future. 3,200 Views Tasted Aug 12, 2020 |
