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18 Rene Gabriel
80 % Cabernet Sauvignon, 20 % Merlot. 35 hl/ha. Extrem dunkles Purpur mit lila und violetten Reflexen. Zeigt viel Würze und wunderschön florale Noten, hier gesellt sich schon eine ganz schöne Prise Tabak dazu und eine Aromatik aus dem Untergrund, welche schwarzbeerige Konturen und Trüffel mit sich bringt. Im zweiten Ansatz, dunkle Pflaumen, Kaffee und schwarze Oliven. Im Gaumen dicht, noble Hölzer, viel schwarzbeerige Frucht, ein Hauch Bittermandel, im Finale zeigt sich die Strenge der muskulösen Tannine welche nach Integration mit dem weiteren Fassausbau verlangen. Drei Mal verkostet. Immer etwas robust empfunden.
94 Robert Parker
The 2014 Pichon-Longueville Baron was broody at first, as if a big "No Entry" sign had been placed in front of the aromatics. But peeking underneath are some wonderful blackberry, cedar and graphite aromas that just sing of Pauillac and exude typicity. The palate is medium-bodied with very impressive depth and concentration on the entry, a superb line of acidity and outstanding precision on the finish. This is clearly fulfilling its potential that it showed from barrel. The only drawback is that it might be unfairly overshadowed by the 2015 Pichon Baron! This will be one of those over-performing Pauillacs, perhaps like the 1990 Pichon Baron, that will delight for years to come
93 Wine Spectator
A solid rendering, with an ample core of cassis, cherry preserves and plum cake backed by energetic, brambly tannins. A singed apple wood accent on the finish adds range. Shows good cut throughout. Best from 2020 through 2035. 13,335 cases made.
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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.