

Perfect end of the season weather did justice.
#2010 PICHON BARON FULL#
On the palate this wine expresses notes of quite ripe wild blackberry, raspberry and small notes of redcurrant associated with small touches of dry violet, lily, dry cassis as well as hints of clove associated with small touches of dry violet, lily, dry cassis as well as hints of clove, a racy minerality, tonka bean, an imperceptible hint of hazelnut, almond and chocolate. This vintage takes full advantage of the complexity of these superb Cabernet terroirs. The palate is fresh, mineral, well-balanced and offers a beautiful definition, gourmandize, a beautiful freshness as well as an acidulous frame, tension, precision, a fine aerial side, a certain richness full of control, deepness, a beautiful precise grain and a certain straightness. It reveals notes of quite ripe wild blackberry, raspberry and small notes of dry violet associated with touches of clove, nutmeg, lily as well as fine hints of dry plum, discreet hints of tobacco, underwood and an imperceptible hint of grey pepper. Bordeaux Burgundy Champagne Rhône Italy Spain. The harvest took place from 18th September to 1st October for the Merlot and from 30th September to 11th October for the Cabernet-Sauvignon.The nose is fresh, mineral, elegance, racy and offers a certain concentration. Explore our range New Listings Immediately Available Bordeaux 2021 Mature Bordeaux All Champagne. 2019 was characterised by high potential alcohol content and low total acidity (little malic acid). This very welcome moisture stabilised the sugar concentration and allowed us to continue the harvest more serenely. The grapes became particularly rich in mid-September due to the hot, dry conditions, then the first rains in late September weakened the skins and accelerated the harvest. Mid-veraison was reached between 4th and 5th August on the early-ripening plots and ended quickly and evenly in mid-August. Chteau Pichon Baron, a Second Grand Cru Class in 1855, belongs to the elite of Pauillac Grands Crus, on the left bank of Bordeaux. These conditions were also favourable to the quality of the tannins. Deep garnet in color, the 2010 Pichon-Longueville Baron delivers expressive scents of baked black cherries, plum preserves and crme de cassis with hints of. Limited water during ripening accelerated sugar concentration and the breakdown of acids, and increased the grapes' phenolic potential. The sunshine and heat stimulated the fruit aromas of the Cabernets and the concentration of polyphenols in the skins. I still remember how generous Nicolas was on that day he offered us a mini vertical tasting with four vintages This excellent experience is still fresh in my mind today. Château Pichon Baron was the first Super Second I visited when I came to Bordeaux.

The Cabernet-dominated Pichon-Longueville Baron is a more muscular, tannic and full-bodied wine than that of its neighbour across the road, Pichon-Longueville Comtesse. Château Pichon Baron (2010-2019) By Alexandre MA. The last ten days of June gave way to hot and dry summer weather punctuated by some rain in late July and early August. Pichon-Longueville-Barons 73-hectare vineyard (70 Cabernet Sauvignon, 25 Merlot, and 5 Cabernet Franc, runs adjacent to that of Château Latour and lies on deep gravel beds. A great Pauillac for the cellar from this super-second Pauillac. Unfortunately, these cool spring conditions were not favourable to flowering and caused moderate coulure, except in our earliest-ripening terroirs. 2010 Chteau Pichon Longueville Baron de Longueville, Pauillac. The rapid warming of the soil at the end of winter led to steady and even budburst, with slow growth.
#2010 PICHON BARON FREE#
Cool spring temperatures alleviated the virulence of the mildew, and the year's favourable weather conditions created an environment free from the threat of cryptogamic infection. 2019 was marked by a rainy spring and start to June, followed by a hot, dry summer.
