Château Pichon Baron

Pauillac

2018

Blend

78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Merlot

Wine designation

Château Pichon Baron, Red, 2018
Category: Pauillac, 2ème Grand Cru Classé, Bordeaux.

Food pairing

Choose dishes such as duck breast with cherries, grilled rib of beef, or venison fillet with mushrooms.
Data sheet

Château Pichon Baron

Pauillac

2018

Tasting notes

The 2018 Pichon Baron reveals lovely aromas of raspberries, blueberry coulis, crème de cassis, and incense, as well as notes of lilac, truffles, undergrowth, garrigue, and wild sage. Full-bodied, voluptuous, and utterly seductive, the palate reveals layer upon layer of flavors of wild black fruit jams, framed by wonderfully ripe, velvety tannins and beautiful freshness. The finish is very long and fragrant.

Vineyard

Vineyard size: 73 hectares
Soil composition: Gravel Based

Winemaking

Fermentation container: Stainless-steel tanks.
Maceration technique: Temperatures were kept at 25 to 29°C. Maceration lasted from 18 to 23 days.
Aging: Oak Barrels
80% new oak, 20 % from barrels of one vintage, for 18 months.
Type of oak: French
Bottles produced: 159 800
Winemaker: Jean-René Matignon

Heritage in the vineyard

Domaine

Founded in the 17th century, the estate was eventually divided in two, Baron Raoul Pichon de Longueville’s portion became the Pichon Baron estate whereas the other portion become Pichon Comtesse, belonging to his three sisters. The estate buildings were added in 1851, inspired by Renaissance architecture with two emblematic stately turrets. Ranked deuxième cru classé in the 1855 classification. The estate was managed by the Bouteiller family before being purchased by AXA Millésimes in 1987.
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Green in the vineyard

Environmental practices

Taking steps to protect the environment by reducing the frequency of treatments each year and minimize overall environmental impact. By promoting sustainable practices that ensure a long-term balance while maintaining the effectiveness of necessary treatments.