![]() It reveals notes of fleshy blackberry, fleshy/fat cassis, and small notes of raspberry associated with touches of violet plum as well as hints of violet, a racy minerality (terroir) as well as fine hints of green cardamom, caramelization, and a hint of bourbon vanilla pod. The nose is fresh and offers power, delicacy as well as a certain intensity (in freshness), a beautiful finesse of the grain. Rich, medium to full-bodied, and beautifully textured, it's well worth seeking out and is going to evolve for 10-15 years. The more Merlot-dominated 2018 Les Tourelles De Longueville (66% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, and the rest Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot) is a rocking little Pauillac with loads of red and black currant fruits, toasted spiced, dried tobacco, and earthy goodness on the nose. With chocolate and spice flavors, the wine is developing well. One of the two-second wines from this estate, this is dominated by Merlot, giving a rounded, jammy character that is comfortably filled out with generous tannins. The whole is complete, voluminous, balanced, and harmonious.Īromas of currants, walnuts, and blackberries follow through to a full-bodied palate with fine, chewy tannins and a linear finish. The finish is generous on the palate, persistent, subtle, and dense. In the mouth, the attack is soft, juicy, delicate, and melting. Ripe red fruit and black cherry aromas spring up in the bouquet. Tasting Notes: 66% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Cabernet Franc and 6% Petit Verdot. This " Lovely second wine"as James Suckling called it, is the perfect introduction to the spirit of Pichon Baron's Grand Vin.Īging: 18 months in French oak barrels, 40% new, and 60% one-year-old. ![]() Les Tourelles de Longueville is Château Pichon Baron's second label. If you're a wine lover and love to travel, this is a must-visit place. ![]() With Christian Seely as the director since 2001 and Jean Rene Matignon as the winemaker, the winery continues to grow both in terms of wine and tourism, becoming one of the most prestigious Châteaux in the Médoc area. The soils of this 180-acre estate, are composed of quaternary gravel deposits, large pebbles and sand, and an excellent maritime climate. Like almost all of Pauillac, the terroir from Château Baron is a dream site overlooking the Gironde river. These new owners rebuilt and equipped the Château with state-of-the-art technology. Today, Château Baron belongs to AXA Millésime's insurance group. In 1933, this emblematic estate became the property of the Bouteiller family. In 1851, construction of the iconic castle began. Later in 1855, the Château's wine was classified as Second Grand Cru Classé. Soon after, it became his daughter's dowry in her marriage to Jacques Pichon de Longueville, and that was when Pichon Baron was born. This Château dates back to the 17th century when Pierre Desmezures de Rauzan, a famous wine merchant of the time, bought the plots to create Enclos Rauza. It does not store any personal data.Château Pichon Baron, located in Pauillac, is a neighbor to some of the most emblematic Châteaux in the world like Rothschild, Lafite Rothschild, and Château Latour. The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly.
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