CHATEAU PICHON BARON - Pauillac, Bordeaux - France
CHATEAU PICHON BARON - Pauillac, Bordeaux - France
Second Classified Growth in 1855. The colour of Château Pichon Baron 2015 is intense deep garnet red. The nose is expressive and delicate, offering a wonderfully aromatic range of summer berries, black cherries and blueberries, very lightly underpinned by a toasted spiciness. The attack is mellow and the palate, like the nose, is precise and refined. Well-integrated woodiness and delicate, velvety tannins carried by ripe and generous fruit. The finish is juicy and precise. There is overall opulence and denseness from start to finish. This wine is harmonious, with an impressive balance between the fruit and the delicate tannins.
FRANCE
Bordeaux
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Product Description
Description
Second Classified Growth in 1855. The colour of Ch�teau Pichon Baron 2015 is intense deep garnet red. The nose is expressive and delicate, offering a wonderfully aromatic range of summer berries, black cherries and blueberries, very lightly underpinned by a toasted spiciness. The attack is mellow and the palate, like the nose, is precise and refined. Well-integrated woodiness and delicate, velvety tannins carried by ripe and generous fruit. The finish is juicy and precise. There is overall opulence and denseness from start to finish. This wine is harmonious, with an impressive balance between the fruit and the delicate tannins.
How to pair it
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Meat
Pair with meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted, braised and grilled dishes.
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Seafood
Experiment with braised Asian dishes, rich "meaty" fish dishes like tuna.
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Legumes
Pair with mushrooms and pasta.
Accolades
Awards
Wine Spectator 94 Points
American wine lifestyle magazine and one of the top 3 in the USA, it offers wine ratings, interviews and wine news articles. Past wine critics include James Suckling.
Robert Parker Wine Advocate 97 Points
Probably the most famous and influential wine critic and journalist in the world, Robert Parker founded the famous American magazine, The Wine Advocate and made his 100-point system a benchmark for the entire industry.
James Suckling 95 Points
As one of the most famous American wine critics and journalists, James Suckling is among the leading experts on wines and was a former editor for Wine Spectator. He now conducts his own personal reviews online and conferences
Critique Review
Medium to deep garnet-purple in color, the 2015 Pichon-Longueville Baron is enticingly scented of chocolate-covered cherries, crushed red currants and mulberries with touches of baking spices, potpourri and bay leaves plus a hint of fallen leaves. Sumptuously elegant, refreshing and medium-bodied with gorgeous, expressive, perfumed red fruits and very fine, very firm tannins, it has a persistent, perfumed finish. Its remarkable intensity, freshness and very firm frame suggest a long-lived Pichon Baron, which should cellar gracefully for 30+ years.
Robert Parker
A juicy, well-knit style, with energetic plum and black currant compote notes that are studded with anise and black tea accents. Has a muscular edge through the finish, with brambly grip holding sway for now. There's more than enough fruit to put this away for a bit. Best from 2022 through 2035. 14,833 cases made. Wine Spectator
Wine Facts
| Product Type | Red Wine |
|---|---|
| Grape Varietal | Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot |
| Vintage | 2015 |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Country | FRANCE |
| Winemakers | J.R Matignon & Daniel Llose |
| Producer | Sovex Woltner (Sovex Grands Chateaux) |
| Average age of vines | 30 YEARS |
| Production method | 300,000 bt |
| Harvest method | Manual |
| Fermentation & maceration | Plot by plot vinification. |
| Aging | 18-20 months in barrels, with 70% new barrel and 30% in second-fill barrels |
| Alcohol | 13.50% |
| Nose Attribute | Fruity, Red Berries, Spices |
| SKU | BO17 |
Vineyard Info
Our Grand Vin Château Pichon Baron 2nd Grand Cru Classé in 1855 comes from the very oldest vines grown on the historic plots of the estate. This authentic Pauillac offers an amazing sensory experience with its black fruit flavours and spicy hints. Château Pichon Baron shows great elegance, intensity and exceptional length on the palate. It is a wine that improves year after year and can age for over 40 years in the cellar.
Reviews & Ratings
Description
Second Classified Growth in 1855. The colour of Ch�teau Pichon Baron 2015 is intense deep garnet red. The nose is expressive and delicate, offering a wonderfully aromatic range of summer berries, black cherries and blueberries, very lightly underpinned by a toasted spiciness. The attack is mellow and the palate, like the nose, is precise and refined. Well-integrated woodiness and delicate, velvety tannins carried by ripe and generous fruit. The finish is juicy and precise. There is overall opulence and denseness from start to finish. This wine is harmonious, with an impressive balance between the fruit and the delicate tannins.
How to pair it
-
Meat
Pair with meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted, braised and grilled dishes.
-
Seafood
Experiment with braised Asian dishes, rich "meaty" fish dishes like tuna.
-
Legumes
Pair with mushrooms and pasta.
Awards
Wine Spectator 94 Points
American wine lifestyle magazine and one of the top 3 in the USA, it offers wine ratings, interviews and wine news articles. Past wine critics include James Suckling.
Robert Parker Wine Advocate 97 Points
Probably the most famous and influential wine critic and journalist in the world, Robert Parker founded the famous American magazine, The Wine Advocate and made his 100-point system a benchmark for the entire industry.
James Suckling 95 Points
As one of the most famous American wine critics and journalists, James Suckling is among the leading experts on wines and was a former editor for Wine Spectator. He now conducts his own personal reviews online and conferences
Critique Review
Medium to deep garnet-purple in color, the 2015 Pichon-Longueville Baron is enticingly scented of chocolate-covered cherries, crushed red currants and mulberries with touches of baking spices, potpourri and bay leaves plus a hint of fallen leaves. Sumptuously elegant, refreshing and medium-bodied with gorgeous, expressive, perfumed red fruits and very fine, very firm tannins, it has a persistent, perfumed finish. Its remarkable intensity, freshness and very firm frame suggest a long-lived Pichon Baron, which should cellar gracefully for 30+ years.
Robert ParkerA juicy, well-knit style, with energetic plum and black currant compote notes that are studded with anise and black tea accents. Has a muscular edge through the finish, with brambly grip holding sway for now. There's more than enough fruit to put this away for a bit. Best from 2022 through 2035. 14,833 cases made. Wine Spectator
| Product Type | Red Wine |
|---|---|
| Grape Varietal | Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot |
| Vintage | 2015 |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Country | FRANCE |
| Winemakers | J.R Matignon & Daniel Llose |
| Producer | Sovex Woltner (Sovex Grands Chateaux) |
| Average age of vines | 30 YEARS |
| Production method | 300,000 bt |
| Harvest method | Manual |
| Fermentation & maceration | Plot by plot vinification. |
| Aging | 18-20 months in barrels, with 70% new barrel and 30% in second-fill barrels |
| Alcohol | 13.50% |
| Nose Attribute | Fruity, Red Berries, Spices |
| SKU | BO17 |
Our Grand Vin Château Pichon Baron 2nd Grand Cru Classé in 1855 comes from the very oldest vines grown on the historic plots of the estate. This authentic Pauillac offers an amazing sensory experience with its black fruit flavours and spicy hints. Château Pichon Baron shows great elegance, intensity and exceptional length on the palate. It is a wine that improves year after year and can age for over 40 years in the cellar.
