Pichon Baron Pauillac 2eme Cru 2019

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Pichon Baron
Label Name:
 
Pauillac 2eme Cru
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pauillac, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Merlot
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Major critics (2019): Wine Advocate 97–100, Vinous (Neal Martin) 96–98, Decanter 97, James Suckling 97–98, Jeb Dunnuck 98, Wine Spectator 97

Tasting Note
Concentrated blackcurrant and blackberry with graphite, cedar, violet and tobacco notes. Powerful, layered palate with firm, powdery tannins, dark chocolate and baking spice; very long, mineral-driven finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, ribeye steak, beef bourguignon, aged comté or cheddar. Asian: Korean barbecue, char siu (Cantonese roast pork), Peking duck, rich Sichuan beef or grilled wagyu.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; temperature-controlled stainless-steel fermentation with extended maceration; malolactic fermentation followed by ~18 months in French oak (≈80% new).

Vineyard Info
Château Pichon-Longueville Baron is a 2nd Growth (1855) in Pauillac with ~73 ha. Owned by AXA since 1987; estate focuses selection on best plots (≈40 ha) for the Grand Vin.