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Pibran 2014 75cl

AOC | Pauillac | Bordeaux | France
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90 Robert Parker
The 2014 Pibran was tasted twice, the first demonstrating some dustiness on the nose. The second bottle tasted at an impromptu visit at the château showed much more clarity with pretty blueberry and blackberry fruit, not intense but well defined. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin, plenty of blackberry and bilberry fruit, a splash of soy and a pleasing spiciness towards the finish. It is a delightful Pauillac that exudes mineral tension all the way through.<br/>
90 Wine Spectator
This has a lovely, pure ball of cassis and cherry preserves, flecked with light iron and anise notes. Shows a touch of heft, but delivers more up-front appeal, as the structure is polished and fully absorbed. Drink now through 2026. 2,417 cases made.
16 Rene Gabriel
70 % Merlot, 30 % Cabernet Sauvignon. Sonst ist die Assemblage immer Fifty-Fifty. Durch den Hagel wurde ein Teil der Cabernets betroffen. Sattes Purpur-Granat, dicht in der Mitte, lila Schimmer aussen. Pfeffriges Bouquet, ein Hauch von Kapsin, Eucalyptus, Joschtastauden und Johannisbeeren, dies bei floralem Schimmer. Im Gaumen frisch, feine Blattnoten, Tabak und wieder eine schöne, frische, wenn auch zum Teil rote Beerenpräsenz. Gibt sich ziemlich füllig, dürfte aber etwas mehr Fleisch auf den Rippen tragen.
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Château Pibran
Château Pibran was named after Paul Pibran Billa, its owner during the mid-20th century. In 1987, it was sold to the AXA Insurance Group who currently owns Pichon Baron in Pauillac, Suduiraut in Sauternes, Petit-Village in Pomerol as well as Quinta do Noval in the Douro Valley and Domaine de l'Arlot in Burgundy. At the time of its purchase, Jean-Michel Cazes (of Lynch Bages) ran AXA's wine estates. He was succeeded by Christian Seely in 2000, who remains firmly in place today. The 17-hectare estate is well-placed and a stone's throw from Mouton Rothschild and Pontet-Canet. Their soil is mostly gravel and is planted to a high percentage of Merlot (54%) followed by Cabernet Sauvignon (45%) and Petit Verdot (1%). They may have the largest amount of Merlot planted on the Left Bank. With the winemaking know-how of Pichon Baron and high quality terroir, Pibran can offer excellent value for money.