Chateau Pedesclaux, Grand Cru Classé 2025 En Primeur 6 Btl. Case
Country: France Region: Pauillac, Bordeaux
Varietal: 69% Cabernet Sauvignon, 21% Merlot, 9% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot
Vintage: 2025 Colour: Red Style: Dry
Producer: Château Pédesclaux
Description:
It's impossible to remain indifferent to the modest but oh-so-modern building of Château Pédesclaux or its superb winery, right in the heart of the Pauillac vineyard. Founded in the 19th century by Pierre Pédesclaux, Château was named Cinquième Grand Cru Classé in the famous 1855 classification for the Paris Universal Exhibition.
A 180° turnaround came for the estate in 2009 when it was bought by the Lorenzetti family, who restructured the vineyard and began converting to organic farming some ten years later. Today, some parcels are also farmed biodynamically. Another highlight will be the inauguration of a 100% gravity-fed winery in 2014, designed to produce the most refined wine possible. 2022 is a fundamental milestone for Château Pédesclaux, thanks to its official certification in Organic Agriculture.
Critics Praise:
92/100 Points Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux
"Juicy, enjoyable, slate, crayon, plenty of Pauillac character, good quality, manages to capture juice without biting acidity."
91-93/100 Points Yohan Castaing, Robert Parker Wine Advocate
"The 2025 Pedésclaux reveals aromas of dark wild berries, cassis, blackberry and floral notes, combining freshness with approachability. Medium- to full-bodied, it’s structured yet enveloping, built around a juicy core of fruit framed by a firm tannic structure and concludes with a long, perfumed and somewhat firm finish. A blend of 69% Cabernet Sauvignon, 21% Merlot, 9% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot, it is being matured in 50% new oak, with a significant proportion in 400-liter barrels rather than standard barriques."
88-90/100 Points Neal Martin, Vinous
"The 2025 Pédesclaux was picked from September 8 to 19, finishing with the Petit Verdot. It has a sorbet-fresh nose, more red than black fruit, touches of pine emerging, a little natural in style. The palate is medium-bodied with firm and slightly coarse tannins. Quite grippy, peppery, but I find the finish missing some substance and precision. Hopefully, it will gain a little more complexity during its barrel maturation."
