Tasting Notes

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Vinous Antonio Galloni - 27 Feb 24
Dark and brooding in bearing, the 2021 Pichon Baron is a somber, mysterious wine. It is every bit as impressive as it was en primeur. Graphite, leather, spice, mocha and dried herbs meld together in a wine of power, precision and contemporary classicism. It's one of my early favorites in this vintage. I won't be too surprised if it turns out even better than this note suggests.
Drinking Date: 2031 - 2061
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Inside Bordeaux Jane Anson - 02 Apr 24
Inky plum in colour, full of Pauillac character, cassis, fennel, pencil lead, liqourice and slate, bitter chocolate, creamy through the mid palate in a way that is unusual in 2021, with a foot on the break that gives a more understated, old school feel than recent vintages of Pichon Baron. Highest level of Cabernet Sauvignon to date (just a slice more than 2018), with 70% new oak for ageing. Harvest through to October 8.
Drinking Date: 2028 - 2041
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The Wine Independent Lisa Perrotti-Brown - 23 Apr 24
The 2021 Pichon Baron has a deep garnet-purple color. It needs lots of shaking to wake up scents of freshly crushed blackcurrants, juicy raspberries, and boysenberries, followed by nuances of lavender, cedar chest, and crushed rocks. The light to medium-bodied palate has a fine-grained texture and bags of freshness supporting the youthful black and red berry layers, finishing with a floral lift.
Drinking Date: 2027 - 2052
Pauillac Fine Wine

Pauillac

Pauillac, a prestigious Bordeaux appellation in the Médoc region, is famed for producing some of the world's finest red wines. Pauillac wines are known for their power, structure, and longevity, featuring intense blackcurrant and blackberry flavours, with notes of cedar, tobacco, and graphite. Firm yet refined tannins support long-term ageing. Top producers include Château Lafite Rothschild for elegance, Château Latour for powerful structure, and Château Mouton Rothschild for its blend of power and finesse. Other notable estates include Château Pichon Longueville Baron and Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande.