2014 Château Pedesclaux Pauillac Bordeaux France Wine Tasting Note
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Château Pedesclaux (Pauillac)
Earthy cassis and tobacco nuances are what you initially notice. From there, the freshness, finesse and soft, polished, red fruits on the palate and in the finish are what you'll keep with you. This estate is really on track to start producing very fine wine. If you are a fan of Pauillac, you should keep an eye out for the 2016. 4,601 Views Tasted Nov 14, 2017Tobacco, cedar, licorice and cassis on the nose, this wine has smooth tannins, freshness, and the polished finish of dark plums. The wine was produced from a blend of 53% Cabernet Sauvignon and 47% Merlot. 89-91 Pts 4,299 Views Tasted Apr 14, 2015 |
When to Drink Chateau Pedesclaux, Anticipated Maturity, Decanting Time
Chateau Pedesclaux can be enjoyed on the young side with decanting. Young vintages can be decanted for an average of 1-3 hours, give or take. This allows the wine to soften and open its perfume. Older vintages might need very little decanting, just enough to remove the sediment.
Chateau Pedesclaux is usually better with at least 8-10 years of bottle age. Of course, that can vary slightly, depending on the vintage character. Chateau Pedesclaux offers its best drinking and should reach peak maturity between 10-25 years of age after the vintage.
Serving Chateau Pedesclaux with Wine, Food, Pairing Tips
Chateau Pedesclaux is best served at 15.5 degrees Celsius, 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The cool, almost cellar temperature gives the wine more freshness and lift.
Chateau Pedesclaux is best served with all types of classic meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted, braised, and grilled dishes. Chateau Pedesclaux is also good with Asian dishes, hearty fish courses like tuna, mushrooms, and pasta.