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Pichon Longueville Baron (Ex-Château) 2013 1500cl

2eme Grand Cru Classé | Pauillac | Bordeaux | France
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17 Rene Gabriel
Eine Zeit lang wurde der Baron auf Pichon-Longueville umgetauft. Mit dem Erfolg, dass er bei der Deklaration immer wieder mit dem Nachbarn verwechselt wurde. Seit dem Jahrgang seht jetzt wieder ganz deutlich «Pichon-Baron» ganz oben, wenn auch separat, auf dem Etikett.<br/><br/>82 % Cabernet Sauvignon, 18 % Merlot. 40 % Grand Vin. Sattes Purpur-Granat, dicht in der Mitte, lila Schimmer aussen. Wunderschöne Cassis- und Brombeernote, herrlicher Kräuterschimmer, mit dunklem Holz unterlegt. Im Gaumen mit einer tollen, intensiven Cabernetaromatik, gut stützende Adstringenz, das Extrakt ist noch fein mehlig, aromatisches Finale. Kann noch einen Punkt zulegen.
91 Wine Spectator
Solid, with ample iron and briar notes layering the dark currant and blackberry fruit flavors. Offers a sappy feel for the vintage, with brambly tannins holding the finish. This has put on some noticeable weight since the barrel tasting. Best from 2017 through 2024. 10,000 cases made. — JM
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Château Pichon-Longueville Baron
A Second Growth marked by its Cabernet-dominated full-bodied reds, Château Pichon-Longueville Baron is one of Bordeaux’s most famed Super Seconds. Founded in the late 17th century, the château was built in 1851 and boasts a breathtaking view of the Gironde Estuary. The fine-wine branch of the AXA insurance company, AXA Millésimes acquired the property in 1987 bringing in owner of Château Lynch-Bages, Jean-Michel Cazes shortly after to run the estate. Together with major renovations of the estate and the Cazes’ management, excellence was soon restored. Retiring in 2000, Christian Seely assumed Cazes’ important role as managing director. Today, their signature muscular wines are a culmination of years of precision and craftsmanship, from vineyard to cellar. Pichon-Longueville Baron is the rich and layered Grand Vin, this five-star wine gains in depth with at least 10 years of cellaring. The second wine, Les Tourelles de Longueville was introduced in 1986 and similarly conveys the château’s classic powerful, but elegant style.