{"product_id":"pedesclaux-5-eme-grand-cru-classe-pauillac-double-magnum-3l-2018","title":"Pedesclaux 5 ème Grand Cru Classé Pauillac - Double Magnum 3L, 2018","description":"\u003cp\u003eChâteau Pedesclaux’s 2018 Pauillac in double magnum format offers a compelling way to enjoy one of Bordeaux’s classic Left Bank styles at its most age-worthy. As a 5ème Grand Cru Classé, it combines the structure and depth expected from Pauillac with the added appeal of a larger format that can help the wine age gracefully over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, this 2018 Pauillac typically shows a deep ruby-purple colour with excellent concentration. The nose is expected to unfold with blackcurrant, cassis, cedar, graphite, and subtle notes of tobacco and spice, reflecting the hallmark aromas of the appellation.\n\nOn the palate, the wine should be firm and refined, with ripe dark fruit, fresh acidity, and the muscular tannic frame that gives Pauillac its reputation for longevity. The double magnum format makes it especially attractive for long-term cellaring, and the wine should continue to develop complexity over many years, gaining secondary notes of leather, earth, and dried herbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChâteau Pedesclaux is located in Pauillac, one of the most respected appellations on Bordeaux’s Left Bank, where gravelly soils and excellent drainage favour Cabernet-driven wines with structure and finesse. While the grape composition is not provided here, the estate’s wines are traditionally crafted in the classic Pauillac style, with careful vineyard selection and parcel-by-parcel vinification to preserve freshness, ripeness, and precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis wine pairs beautifully with roast lamb, beef fillet, duck breast, game, and other richly flavoured dishes, as well as mature hard cheeses. Serve at around 16–18°C; decanting is recommended, especially if opened young, to allow the wine to open fully and soften its tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChâteau Pedesclaux is a historic Fifth Growth estate in Pauillac, classified in the 1855 Bordeaux Classification. Over the years, the château has built a strong reputation for producing polished, age-worthy wines that reflect the character of their Left Bank terroir, and it remains an important name among Bordeaux collectors and enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pedesclaux","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54252865421649,"sku":"MS-78768","price":234.33,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/78768.png?v=1783447440","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/pedesclaux-5-eme-grand-cru-classe-pauillac-double-magnum-3l-2018","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}