Les Griffons de Pichon Baron Pauillac (Château Pichon Baron 2nd wine)

Les Griffons de Pichon Baron is one of the second wines of the property. Created since the 2012 vintage, it has a pure and direct character.
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.
Les Griffons offers a vigorous and fresh tasting experience, full-bodied and clean, overflowing with energy.

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VARIETALS
59% Merlot, 41% Cabernet Sauvignon

VINTAGE
2019 – Download Tasting Note

2020 – Download Tasting Note

Description

TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 14.5%

APPEARANCE
Intense purple colour.

NOSE
The delicate bouquet offers aromas of black fruits, followed by subtle woody and spicy notes.

PALATE
The attack is generous, full, and structured with ample tannins. The balance is rich, harmonious, and taut, with mineral notes. It lingers lazily on the palate with a sleek finish. A wine with great ageing potential, characterised and precise.

AGEING
60% in new barrels, 40% from barrels of one vintage for 18 months.

PAIRING
Best paired with all types of classic meat dishes, roasted, braised and grilled.

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