Pauillac 2016 Château Pichon Baron

Overview

Beautiful intense garnet red color. The nose reveals notes of black and red fruit, such as blueberries, black cherries and blackcurrants, slightly toasted notes, vanilla and spices. In the mouth it is rich and powerful, the tannins are silky and voluminous, while the closure is precise, characterized by a pleasant dynamism

Details

Denomination of origin	AOC Pauillac 2ème Grand Cru Classé, Bordeaux
Grape varieties	85% cabernet sauvignon, 15% merlot
Vineyard	Pauillac. Grapes coming from the oldest vineyards of the estate's historic terroir, with gravel in the deepest layers
Harvest	Manual, selective at the beginning of October
Vinification	Controlled temperature fermentation followed by a maceration period of 19-27 days, depending on the vineyard
Wood education	18 months in French oak barrels, of which 80% new and 20% already used.
Taste impression	Beautiful intense garnet red color. The nose reveals notes of black and red fruit, such as blueberries, black cherries and blackcurrants, slightly toasted notes, vanilla and spices. In the mouth it is rich and powerful, the tannins are silky and voluminous, while the closure is precise, characterized by a pleasant dynamism
Flavor type	Intense and complex
Alcohol	14.00%
Serving temperature	16°C
Ideal consumption	Up to 40 years after the harvest

More Information

SKU	AFB060116
Packaging	Wooden box of 12
Color	Red
Vintage	2016
Country of origin	France
Type	Dry Wine
Winemaker	Château Pichon Baron
Content	750 ml
Style	Rich and complex
Agriculture	Conventional
Varieties	Cabernet Sauvignon
Seal	Cork
Winepoints Robert Parker	97
Wineregion France	Bordeaux
Appellation France	AOC Pauillac