Château Pibran Pauillac AOC

Pibran is an old Médoc name. Its highly reputed vineyard covers one of the finest outcrops of Pauillac. The estate, which originally had only just 10 hectares, was expanded in 2001 following the purchase of neighbouring property to reach the current size of 17 hectares of superb Garonne gravel soil. For a long time it belonged to the Billa family, who sold it to AXA Millésimes in 1987. The vineyards were restructured shortly after the purchase, and drainage was improved in order to get the best possible effect of the soil on the wine. Today Château Pibran is carefully produced by the same technical team that makes Château Pichon Baron and then moved in barrel, for aging in the cellars of Pibran.

VARIETALS
53% Merlot, 47% Cabernet Sauvignon

VINTAGE
2016

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Description

TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 13.5%

APPEARANCE
Deep dark ruby-garnet, with opaque core.

NOSE
This vintage opens with a subtle bouquet with notes of black fruits, crème de cassis, plum, blueberry, white flowers, cedar wood, toasted oak and graphite.

PALATE
On the palate, this is a structured and opulent Pauillac, with juicy substance and silky, crunchy tannins. Frank, fresh and with a nice balance between fruitiness and acidity, it sails slowly towards its peak.

AGEING
Aged for 18 months in 50% French new oak.

PAIRING
Château Pibran is best served with all types of classic meat dishes, roasted, braised and grilled dishes.
Also good with Asian dishes, hearty fish courses and mushrooms.

READINESS FOR DRINKING
Drink now or over the next 5-8 years but it can last for 15 years or more.

RATINGS

94pts

93pts

4.2

Additional information

Vintage	2016
Grape	Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Producer	Château Pibran
Style	Dry
Types	Red