Pichon Baron Pauillac 2eme Cru 2006

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Pichon Baron
Label Name:
 
Pauillac 2eme Cru
Vintage:
 
2006
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pauillac, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon 70%, Merlot 28%, Cabernet Franc 2%
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 94; Wine Spectator 92; Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 91-92; Neal Martin ~93. Sources: official Château notes and contemporary reviews

Tasting Note
Garnet red with aromas of blackcurrant, red berries, cedar, pencil lead and spice. Fleshy attack, firm ripe tannins, toasted oak and saline minerality; long, precise finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast or grilled beef, leg or rack of lamb, braised short ribs, game, aged hard cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, Korean BBQ (bulgogi/galbi), char siu, rich Sichuan beef, miso-braised dishes.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; fermented in stainless vats with gentle extraction; aged 20 months in oak (80% new). Bottled June 26, 2008.

Vineyard Info
Château Pichon-Longueville Baron, classified 2ème Cru (1855), is a historic Pauillac estate producing the grand vin 'Pichon Baron' — Cabernet-dominant, ageworthy wines. Estate practices modern winemaking with traditional élevage.