Pichon Baron Pauillac de Pichon Baron 3rd Wine 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Pichon Baron
Label Name:
 
Pauillac de Pichon Baron 3rd Wine
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pauillac, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Merlot (80%), Cabernet Sauvignon (20%)
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
2
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
vendor listings and producer notes describe 2021 Pauillac de Pichon Baron as a well-made third wine

Tasting Note
Supple, fruit-forward Pauillac: red and black cherry, plum, cedar and subtle tobacco with floral lift. Medium-bodied, fresh acidity and soft, polished tannins; precise, easy-drinking finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, beef ribeye, duck confit, aged hard cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ (galbi), soy-braised beef, mushroom hotpot.

Production Method
Estate fruit from young parcels; vinified by Château Pichon Baron team; aged ~12 months in used oak barrels then rested in large vats before bottling.

Vineyard Info
From Château Pichon Longueville Baron (Deuxième Cru, Pauillac). Estate ~73 ha; produces grand vin plus Les Griffons and Pauillac de Pichon Baron (third label).