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Château Pedesclaux 2005 is a distinguished Grand Cru Classé from Pauillac, a prestigious appellation of Bordeaux's Médoc region. Crafted predominantly from Cabernet Sauvignon, with Merlot and occasionally touches of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, this wine embodies the classic Left Bank blend. The 2005 vintage is particularly renowned for its excellence, benefiting from a near-perfect growing season. The terroir at Pedesclaux features well-draining gravel soils, ideal for Cabernet Sauvignon, lending the wine structure, power and longevity. The vinification process combines traditional methods with modern precision, yielding a wine of impressive depth and complexity, with aromas of blackcurrant, cedar, tobacco, graphite and subtle spices, alongside a firm yet finely-grained tannic backbone.
Pauillac, lying on the left bank of the Gironde estuary, is synonymous with some of the world’s greatest red wines. The region boasts a temperate maritime climate, mitigated by the proximity of the river and the Atlantic Ocean, which together help regulate temperature and reduce risk of vine disease. Gravel-rich soils over a limestone and clay subsoil provide excellent drainage and warmth for ripening late-harvested grapes like Cabernet Sauvignon. Pauillac, with its rich viticultural history, is celebrated for producing wines of immense structure, aromatic complexity and age-worthiness, and Château Pedesclaux firmly upholds this legacy.
This Château Pedesclaux 2005 pairs beautifully with classic French cuisine, especially roast lamb with rosemary and garlic, beef Wellington or venison accompanied by wild mushrooms. Pauillac’s regional specialty, lamprey à la bordelaise, is an outstanding local match. Mature cheeses such as aged Comté or Saint-Nectaire will also harmonise with the wine’s depth and finesse.
Allow the wine to breathe by decanting for at least one hour before serving. The ideal tasting temperature is 17-18°C, which will accentuate the wine's layered aromas and allow the tannins to soften elegantly, enhancing your overall tasting experience.
