Château Pichon Baron

Pauillac

1999

Blend

70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc

Wine designation

Château Pichon Baron, Red, 1999
Category: Pauillac, 2ème Grand Cru Classé, Bordeaux

Food pairing

A perfect accompaniment for aged parmesan cheese, a filet of veal with a wine reduction sauce or alongside roasted Cornish game hens with truffle butter.

Data sheet

Château Pichon Baron

Pauillac

1999

Tasting notes

A good vintage known for unpredictable growing conditions, conserving a varied profile, a deeply enjoyable harmonious blend of leather, spice, and elements of cedar against a background of red fruits.

Vineyard

Vineyard size: 73 hectares

Soil composition: Deep gravel from the Quaternary period of a clay subsoil.

Winemaking

Fermentation container: Hand-picked

Maceration technique: Vatting time 15 to 25 days

Aging: Oak Barrels

15 months in 80% new barrels.

Type of oak: French

Bottles produced: 18 000 cases

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.

Green in the vineyard

Environmental practices

A vineyard run according to sustainable agriculture, the objective being to optimize economic performance by controlling inputs, to limit their environmental impacts.