Pichon Baron 2012
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Pichon Baron 2012
HED72024
75 cl
13%
£165.00
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Château Pichon-Longueville Baron 2012 is a red wine from the Pauillac appellation in Bordeaux. This Second Growth is a classic expression of its terroir, dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon grown on deep gravel beds, offering notes of crème de cacao, cedar and dark currants. It avoids heavy extraction, instead focusing on a linear structure and elegant, fine-grained tannins. The wine was aged in 80% new oak, providing a subtle spice that complements the intense, gravel-inflected fruit.
94 Vinous
The 2012 Pichon Baron has a fragrant bouquet with well-defined black fruit, cedar and subtle sous-bois aromas, unfolding with a sense of confidence with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins, fine acidity, good weight and body. Well-proportioned towards the finish, this is a classy Pauillac and has the edge over Pichon-Lalande at the moment. Tasted twice at Bordeaux Index's Ten Year-On tasting and blind at the Southwold Ten-Year On tasting. Neal Martin27th September 2022
93 Jane Anson
Representing 50% of the production that year, the deep garnet-black colored 2012 Pichon Baron needs a fair bit of coaxing and swirling to unlock notes of crème de cassis, fruit cake, licorice, and unsmoked cigars, leading to hints of red currant preserves, Sichuan pepper, and dusty soil. Medium-bodied, the palate has a great intensity of savory laced black fruits preserves with a grainy texture and mineral laced finish. Drinking nicely now, it should continue to cellar for another 15 years.Lisa Perrotti-Brown16th February 2023
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Château Pichon Baron is celebrated for its Grand Vin, a Pauillac Second Growth which comes from the oldest vines grown on the historic plots of the estate. A beautiful red, displaying a superb black fruit profile with spicy hints. Château Pichon Baron shows great elegance, intensity and exceptional length on the palate. A well-balanced blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.
The Château also produces two second wines, the Cabernet-focused Les Griffons de Pichon Longueville and the Merlot-dominant Les Tourelles de Pichon Longueville. The 73 hectare estate is planted to 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot.
