Château Pichon Baron Pauillac Grand Cru Classé AOC

Château Pichon Baron, Second Grand Cru Classé in 1855, is one of the great historic vineyards of Bordeaux. A rigorous selection policy in the vineyard and in the cellars ensures the production of a Grand Vin, Château Pichon Baron, which is the pure expression of Pauillac unique terroir.

2nd Grand Cru Classé in 1855 from Pauillac belonging to the elite of the Grands Crus of Bordeaux, the Château Pichon Baron signs an exceptional 2019 vintage, entirely representative of the Pauillac appellation. A true mosaic of terroirs and superbly located near the Gironde estuary, the Pichon Baron vineyard extends over 73 hectares of vines planted on perfectly drained Médoc gravel soils, characteristic of the Pauillac appellation.

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VARIETALS
87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Merlot

VINTAGE
2019

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Description

TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 14.5%

APPEARANCE
Beautiful dark garnet with purple hues.

NOSE
The bouquet is precise and very intense, revealing a wide aromatic palette of ripe black fruits and spices.

PALATE
The body is fleshy, creamy, and powerful. The tannins are present and plentiful, without astringency, silky and sleek. It has a beautiful fleshy tension in the mouth, with a sunny and charming style. The finish is elegant, distinguished, with a bright fruitiness.

AGEING
80% in new barrels, 20% from barrels of one vintage for 18 months.

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

READINESS FOR DRINKING
This wine absolutely shines with rare steak or lamb or a mushroom risotto that brought out its earthier notes.

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