Bordeaux P. Baron04& Suduiraut99 Twin Pack

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Bordeaux
Label Name:
 
P. Baron04& Suduiraut99 Twin Pack
Vintage:
 
MIXED
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pauillac, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
2x 750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon 65%, Merlot 30%, Cabernet Franc 5%
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker 93, Wine Enthusiast 94, Decanter 94, Wine Spectator 91, Jancis Robinson ~18/20. Note: this listing is a twin pack including Château Suduiraut 1999 (Sauternes) as the second bottle

Tasting Note
Concentrated blackcurrant, cassis and black cherry with licorice, truffle, cedar and tobacco; full-bodied, firm refined tannins and a long, mineral-driven finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled or roasted beef, lamb, venison, rich stews, aged cheeses. Asian: Korean BBQ (galbi), beef rendang, Peking duck, char siu, braised short ribs with soy/hoisin.

Production Method
Estate-grown grapes; traditional fermentation with extended maceration and élevage ~15–18 months in French oak (c.80% new).

Vineyard Info
Château Pichon-Longueville Baron, 1855 Second Growth in Pauillac; owned by AXA Millésimes since 1987. Renowned estate of ~73 ha producing a powerful, ageworthy Pauillac.