Fleur de Pédesclaux 2016

Volume: 750ml
Vintage: 2016
ABV: 13%

£43.00

Member Price: £34.40

FLEUR DE PÉDESCLAUX · 2016 · PAUILLAC · 92 JAMES SUCKLING POINTS · 91 FALSTAFF POINTS

The second wine of the prestigious Château Pédesclaux, a 5th Grand Cru Classé Pauillac, Fleur de Pédesclaux offers a more approachable expression of the estate while retaining the character of its exceptional terroir. The 2016 is an unusually Merlot-dominant Pauillac, with 67% Merlot supported by 30% Cabernet Sauvignon and 3% Petit Verdot, creating a wine of remarkable softness, roundness and silkiness. Deeply coloured and beautifully expressive, it combines ripe red and black fruits with cassis, cherry, tobacco, spice and subtle liquorice, underpinned by fresh acidity and fine, integrated tannins. Aged for 12 months in French oak, it is now beautifully mature and drinking in a very attractive window.

A beautifully silky Pauillac from the Lorenzetti-owned Château Pédesclaux — generous Merlot fruit, classic Bordeaux character and an impressive 92 James Suckling points.

Tasting Notes

Appearance: Deep garnet-ruby with purple reflections.
Nose: Generous and aromatic, with wild strawberry, cherry and blackberry alongside cassis, tobacco, subtle herbs, spice and a delicate roasted character.
Palate: Medium-bodied, rounded and silky, with juicy red and black fruit, fine-grained tannins and refreshing acidity. The high proportion of Merlot gives the wine an unusually soft, supple texture for Pauillac, while Cabernet Sauvignon brings structure and definition.
Finish: Long and savoury, with ripe cherry and cassis, subtle spice and tobacco, finishing with beautifully integrated tannins.

Perfect For

Suggested Dishes: Fillet steak, roast beef, lamb, venison, duck, beef Wellington, roast poultry, game pies, mushroom dishes and mature cheeses.
Suggested Occasions: Dinner parties, Sunday roasts, fine dining, special celebrations and relaxed evenings with friends.
Suggested Sporting Occasions: Rugby internationals, Six Nations, Rugby World Cup, golf days, The Open, cricket internationals and post-match dinners.

Details

Style: Silky, Fruit-Driven Pauillac
Country: France
Region: Bordeaux — Médoc
Appellation: Pauillac AOC
Producer: Château Pédesclaux
Vineyard: Château Pédesclaux, Pauillac — Garonne gravel soils over a limestone base.
Grape Variety: 67% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Petit Verdot.
Closure: Cork
Drinking Window: 2022–2030.
Serving Temp: 16–18°C
Decanting Advice: Decant for around 30 minutes before serving. It is already mature and approachable, so prolonged aeration isn't necessary.
Cellaring Potential: 2–4 years, although it is drinking beautifully now.
Oak/Cask Ageing: 12 months in French oak barrels.

Awards & Medals

92 James Suckling Points; 91 Falstaff Points; 90 Vinous Points.

“This is such a lovely Pauillac. It has all that gorgeous cassis and dark-fruit character you want from Bordeaux, but it's incredibly silky and approachable. The Merlot really gives it a beautiful softness, and the tobacco and spice on the finish make it feel properly sophisticated.” - Matt M

92 James Suckling Points — noted for sweet tobacco, cassis and dark berries, with a full body, soft juicy tannins and a savoury finish. 91 Falstaff Points — highlighting cherry, red-berry fruit, subtle orange zest and herbal savouriness, with integrated tannins and a lingering cherry finish. 90 Vinous Points — describing a generous bouquet of wild strawberry and blackberry with briar and tobacco, followed by fine tannins and vibrant red fruit.