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Château Pedesclaux represents one of Pauillac's most compelling renewals: a 5th Grand Cru Classé of 1855 with 52 hectares now farmed under organic certification, a gravity-flow winery opened in 2014, and a meticulous parcel-by-parcel reading of no fewer than 19 distinct soil types across the plateau and slopes above the town.

A château rooted in Pauillac's history

The origins of Château Pedesclaux date to 1810, when Urbain-Pierre Pédesclaux — a Bordeaux wine broker with an eye for quality land — patiently assembled this vineyard on the dominant plateau of Pauillac. His efforts were recognised at the highest level when the château was classified as a 5th Grand Cru Classé in the landmark 1855 classification, a distinction it has held ever since. For much of the twentieth century the estate changed hands several times, and by the early 2000s it was in need of a clear vision. That vision arrived in 2009, when the Lorenzetti family acquired the château and embarked on a thorough, unhurried reconstruction — of the vineyard, the cellars, and the entire winemaking philosophy.

Terroir: gravels, clay-limestone and a mosaic of soils

The 52-hectare vineyard sits on a plateau commanding the Pauillac appellation, with slopes enjoying favourable exposure. Beneath the vines lies one of the Médoc's most complex soil profiles: deep graves garonnaises (Garonne river gravels) resting on a limestone and clay-limestone bedrock, with a mosaic of 19 identified soil types across the estate. This geological variety is not merely a talking point — it drives the parcel-by-parcel approach that defines the château's winemaking today. The grape varieties planted reflect classic Pauillac tradition: Cabernet Sauvignon leads, supported by Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot, each variety matched to the parcels best suited to its character.

Organic farming and a gravity-flow winery

Since the Lorenzetti family's arrival, Château Pedesclaux has pursued organic certification across the entire vineyard — a significant undertaking for an estate of this scale in the Médoc. The commitment to organic viticulture is matched by the 2014 inauguration of a purpose-built, 100% gravity-flow winery, where fruit moves from reception to barrel by gravity alone, without pumping. The result is gentler handling of the harvest, greater respect for the integrity of each parcel, and wines that reflect their terroir with greater fidelity. This combination of certified organic farming and gravity-flow élevage places Château Pedesclaux among the more forward-thinking addresses in the Pauillac appellation.

The wines of Château Pedesclaux

The château produces exclusively red wines under the Pauillac AOC, as befits this great Médoc commune. The range includes:

• Château Pedesclaux — the Grand Vin, a Cabernet Sauvignon-led Pauillac of structure and depth, shaped by parcel selection and gravity-flow élevage in barrel.
• Fleur de Pedesclaux — the second wine, offering the house style in a more approachable register, with the same organic credentials as the Grand Vin.

Both wines are produced under organic certification, and both reflect the estate's commitment to expressing the full complexity of its 19-soil mosaic within the framework of a classified Pauillac.

Why we have selected Château Pedesclaux

At Halles Quercamps, we look for producers who combine a genuine sense of place with a clear, consistent winemaking philosophy — and Château Pedesclaux delivers on both counts. The Lorenzetti family's investment since 2009 has been methodical and uncompromising: organic conversion across 52 hectares, a gravity-flow winery built from the ground up, and a parcel-by-parcel approach that takes the mosaic of Pauillac's soils seriously rather than blending it away. The 1855 classification provides a historical anchor, but it is the quality of the work in vineyard and cellar that earns our recommendation today. This is a château we would suggest to the confirmed Bordeaux enthusiast seeking a classified Pauillac with genuine organic credentials and a winemaking approach rooted in precision rather than prestige. At the table, look to roast lamb, aged beef, or a well-matured hard cheese to meet the structure of these wines.

Explore all wines from Château Pedesclaux

Browse the full range of Château Pedesclaux Pauillac — Grand Vin and second wine — available to order below, with cellar notes and vintage guidance from our team.