Pichon Baron Pauillac 2eme Cru 2014

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Pichon Baron
Label Name:
 
Pauillac 2eme Cru
Vintage:
 
2014
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pauillac (Bordeaux)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon 80%, Merlot 20%
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 95–96; Jeb Dunnuck 95; Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 94; Wine Spectator 93; Decanter ~94

Tasting Note
Deep black-fruit core with violet florals, cedar and sweet spice. Silky, structured tannins, medium-high acidity and a long, graphite-tinged finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast ribeye, lamb, braised short ribs, aged hard cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ (bulgogi), Sichuan-style braised beef.

Production Method
Parcel selection; gentle fermentations with 15–24 day macerations; aged ~18 months in oak (c.80% new barrels).

Vineyard Info
Château Pichon-Longueville Baron, a 2ème Cru (1855) in Pauillac, 73 ha on deep Garonne gravel; owned by AXA Millésimes, long history of top-class Bordeaux.