Château Pichon-Baron, 2e CC Pauillac - 2021

Provenance: Bordeaux
Appellation: Pauillac
Domain: Pichon-Baron
Grape variety(ies): Cabernet sauvignon 60%, merlot 35%, cabernet franc 4% et petit verdot 1%
On-call time: 20 years
Note: 96/100 | Classement: 2e Cru Classé

Notes of cedar and sweet spices on the nose, with a background of ripe, fresh fruit. Delicacy and energy are the hallmarks of this wine, which builds in power, with no rough edges, notes of small berries and chiselled, perfectly cut tannins. This is a less impressive Pichon-Baron at first taste, but one with a beautiful purity of expression.

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Technique

Viticulture

The vineyard, located to the south of the commune of Pauillac, is 30 years old on average, planted at 9000 p/ha and produces an average of 45 hl/ha. The grapes are harvested by hand. The soil is composed of gravel from the Quaternary era known as Garonne gravel, and the subsoil contains very deep iron concretions (alios).

Oenology

The grapes are 100% destemmed and fermented in stainless steel vats. Maceration lasts 20 to 30 days (15 days of fermentation between 28 and 32 OC). Barrel ageing for 15 to 18 months in 80% new barrels and 20% one-year-old barrels.

Suggestions for accompaniment

Grilled lamb chops, Provence herb sauce, duck with cherries and Port wine reduction, matured Saint-Nectaire cheese, red fruit compote and grilled hazelnuts