Notes : Robert Parker 98/100, RVF 19/20, Bettane & Desseauve 18/20, Guide Hachette 3***(Exceptional wine), Wine Spectator 95/100, Jancis Robinson 17,5/20, Jean-Marc Quarin 96/100
"Revealing incredible quality, better than that perceived in barrel, the 2009 appears to be the greatest Pichon Longueville Baron since the 1990s and 1989. Its stunning opaque blue/purple color is followed by scents of spring flowers, graphite, smoky charcoal, incense, blackberry, blueberry and hints of coffee and chocolate. Incredibly intense, pure and perfectly constructed with extravagant nuances of fruit and richness, this wine has been admirably crafted under the direction of Christian Seeley. This is a voluptuous, opulent Pichon Longueville Baron, capable of eclipsing anything they've made in the past. This brilliant wine should be at its peak between 2018 and 2045." (Wine Advocate Fév. 2012 - Robert Parker) - Delivery in wooden case for orders delivered in France of 6 bottles of this wine.
Features
Estate
Château Pichon-Longueville Baron
Cuvée
Grand Cru Classé
Vintage
2009
Designation
Pauillac
Region
Bordeaux
Grape varieties
67% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Merlot
Terroirs
Graves garonnaises
Viticulture
cultivation using an integrated vineyard protection method
Harvest
manual
Winemaking
traditional in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats, with 20 to 30 days' maceration
Breeding
15 months in French oak barrels (80% new)
Alcohol content
13,5%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Deep, very dense and lively colour
Nose
complex aromas of great aromatic freshness, fine, delicate, black fruit, blackberry, with hints of sweet spices
Mouth
great fullness, power, richness, with concentrated, subtle, precise, mellow tannins, long, tasty, fleshy finish
Serve
decant at 16-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2013
Drink before
2045 and beyond
Food and wine pairing
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Château Pichon-Longueville Baron
Pauillac
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Domaine rated (2017 guide) 4*Stars (Very high quality producers, the glories of French winegrowing)
About the domain :
The estate's grand vin is produced directly opposite Château Latour, on perfectly drained gravel soils benefiting from the microclimate of the Gironde banks. Pichon possesses the vigor and power of the greatest Médocs, in a very pure style lovingly overseen by Jean-René Matignon, one of Bordeaux's most experienced technical directors. All recent vintages have been remarkable, with the same classicism of character linked to the dominant Cabernet Sauvignon and the mineral and graphite notes of the terroir. The second wine, tourelles, has made great progress, but the novelty is the appearance of another wine, griffons, in 2012, from young vines on the great terroirs, and very successful.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated domain (2017 guide) Awarded wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)
About the domain :
The original vineyard was created in the 17th century by Jacques de Pichon, Baron de Longueville. Divided in two in 1850, part of the vineyard reverted to Raoul de Pichon-Longueville (the other part became Pichon Comtesse), who had the present château built. Inspired by Azay-le-Rideau, the building contrasts with the horizontal lines of the winery built after Axa Millésimes bought the estate in 1987. The insurer undertook major renovations under the direction of Jean-Michel Cazes, then Christian Seely, with Jean-René Matignon in charge of technical management. Since 2001, the selection policy has been intensified: only 40 ha of the 73 ha of this exceptional terroir, made up of fine Garonne gravel and immediately adjacent to Latour, are now used for the grand vin.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Domaine noté Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Domaine rated (2017 guide) 3*Stars (They represent the excellence of the French vineyard. The best terroirs cultivated by the greatest winemakers. Tasting their wine is always a magical moment)
About the domain :
This very fine second growth has produced a series of truly astonishing wines, and has established itself at the top of the Médoc hierarchy. Impossible to miss from the Route des Châteaux, the sumptuous home of "Pichon Baron" has been refurbished from top to bottom in less than two decades, and the team around Christian Seely is doing an exemplary job of bringing Pichon Baron to the top of the Médoc crus. The winemaking facilities and ageing cellar, as well as the vineyard, which has been extensively replanted, have enabled it to achieve historic levels of quality in recent vintages. The second wine is now called Les Griffons de Pichon Baron, Les Tourelles having become a subsidiary brand with its own vineyard.
Customer reviews
Customer rating
5/5
out of 3 reviews
Note and review by M. STEPHANE MILHIT G. Published on 09/10/2021
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Note and review by M. PAUL JOSEPH F. Published on 25/08/2018
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Note and review by M. BENJAMIN B. Published on 30/07/2018
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