Chateau Pichon Baron Au Baron De Pichon Longueville Pauillac 2016 750ml
Chateau Pichon Baron Au Baron de Pichon-Longueville Pauillac 2016 is the second wine of the prestigious Chateau Pichon Baron, a renowned Second Growth estate in Pauillac. It offers an approachable expression of the estate's gravel-rich terroir while retaining the structure, elegance and Cabernet Sauvignon character associated with the property.
The 2016 vintage displays generous blackcurrant, blackberry and plum fruit alongside cedar, graphite, spice and subtle vanilla. Its polished tannins, fresh acidity and balanced structure make it appealing in its youth while providing potential for further bottle development.
Tasting Notes
Colour:
Deep ruby red with dark purple reflections.
Nose:
Aromatic and refined with blackcurrant, blackberry and plum, accompanied by violet, cedar, graphite and subtle spice.
Palate:
Medium to full-bodied with ripe dark fruit, silky tannins and refreshing acidity. Notes of cassis, blackberry, plum, dark chocolate and gentle oak develop across the palate.
Finish:
Long and polished, with lingering black fruit, graphite, cedar and subtle spice.