The palate is beautifully fresh and offers gourmandize, minerality, juiciness, and a beautiful definition as well as a beautiful finesse of the grain, a bright fruit that brings purity and an acidulous frame. It reveals notes of fleshy blackberry, fleshy/fat cassis, and small notes of raspberry associated with touches of violet plum as well as hints of violet, a racy minerality (terroir) as well as fine hints of green cardamom, caramelization, and a hint of bourbon vanilla pod. The nose is fresh and offers power, delicacy as well as a certain intensity (in freshness), a beautiful finesse of the grain. Rich, medium to full-bodied, and beautifully textured, it's well worth seeking out and is going to evolve for 10-15 years. The more Merlot-dominated 2018 Les Tourelles De Longueville (66% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, and the rest Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot) is a rocking little Pauillac with loads of red and black currant fruits, toasted spiced, dried tobacco, and earthy goodness on the nose. With chocolate and spice flavors, the wine is developing well. One of the two-second wines from this estate, this is dominated by Merlot, giving a rounded, jammy character that is comfortably filled out with generous tannins. The whole is complete, voluminous, balanced, and harmonious.Īromas of currants, walnuts, and blackberries follow through to a full-bodied palate with fine, chewy tannins and a linear finish. The finish is generous on the palate, persistent, subtle, and dense. In the mouth, the attack is soft, juicy, delicate, and melting. Ripe red fruit and black cherry aromas spring up in the bouquet. Tasting Notes: 66% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Cabernet Franc and 6% Petit Verdot. This " Lovely second wine"as James Suckling called it, is the perfect introduction to the spirit of Pichon Baron's Grand Vin.Īging: 18 months in French oak barrels, 40% new, and 60% one-year-old. Les Tourelles de Longueville is Château Pichon Baron's second label. If you're a wine lover and love to travel, this is a must-visit place. With Christian Seely as the director since 2001 and Jean Rene Matignon as the winemaker, the winery continues to grow both in terms of wine and tourism, becoming one of the most prestigious Châteaux in the Médoc area. The soils of this 180-acre estate, are composed of quaternary gravel deposits, large pebbles and sand, and an excellent maritime climate. Like almost all of Pauillac, the terroir from Château Baron is a dream site overlooking the Gironde river. These new owners rebuilt and equipped the Château with state-of-the-art technology. Today, Château Baron belongs to AXA Millésime's insurance group. In 1933, this emblematic estate became the property of the Bouteiller family. In 1851, construction of the iconic castle began. Later in 1855, the Château's wine was classified as Second Grand Cru Classé. Soon after, it became his daughter's dowry in her marriage to Jacques Pichon de Longueville, and that was when Pichon Baron was born. This Château dates back to the 17th century when Pierre Desmezures de Rauzan, a famous wine merchant of the time, bought the plots to create Enclos Rauza. 91-94pts.Château Pichon Baron, located in Pauillac, is a neighbor to some of the most emblematic Châteaux in the world like Rothschild, Lafite Rothschild, and Château Latour. The blend is 52% Cabernet Sauvignon and 48% Merlot. Crème de cassis, plum, licorice, lavender and grilled herbs are beautifully delineated in a brisk, vibrant Pauillac loaded with class. A wine for laying down, which reflects the terroir and expresses the year's full potential.Īntonio Galloni - “A powerful, dense wine bursting at the seams with Cabernet Sauvignon savoriness and structure. The finish is racy and refreshingly long. The balance is rich and harmonious with tension. The palate is generous and full, with powerful and luscious tannins. The nose is delicate, with notes of black fruits and a hint of subtle, well-integrated wood. Les Griffons de Pichon Baron 2018 reveals a deep, almost black colour. It can be laid down in the cellar for over 20 years or enjoyed right away. Les Griffons offers a vigorous and fresh tasting experience, full-bodied and clean, overflowing with energy. The grapes which make up this wine's blend come primarily from gravelly plots of land near the Gironde estuary, a good environment for Cabernet-Sauvignon. This wine has a pure and direct character. Winemaker Notes: Les Griffons de Pichon Baron is the estate's latest addition.
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