{"product_id":"chateau-pichon-baron-2022","title":"Château Pichon Baron 2022","description":"\u003cp class=\"sc-fcyAHI hpPVPA\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWilliam Kelly, Robert Parker, April 2023 - 95-97P\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-fcyAHI hpPVPA\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn unusually gourmand, sensual wine from this estate, the 2022 Pichon-Longueville Baron bursts with aromas of crème de cassis, sweet dark berries, licorice, lilac and pencil shavings. On the palate, it's medium to full-bodied, layered and velvety, with excellent concentration and a rather rich, supple profile. A blend of 81% Cabernet Sauvignon and 19% Merlot, it's the result of sub-block by sub-block picking and cooler than usual fermentation temperatures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeil Martin, Vinous, April 2023 - 96-98PP\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-fcyAHI hpPVPA\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2022 Pichon Baron was picked 8 September to 3 October and matured in 70% new oak. It has wonderful precision on the nose, with intense blackberry and bilberry fruit, crushed stone and graphite. The oak is seamlessly integrated. The palate is tensile right from the start. Taut and linear, fresh, quite saline with a nuanced touch of black pepper toward the finish. Real pedigree and sophistication here, this is a magnificent Pichon-Baron that achieves a new level of precision thanks to the more piecemeal Sauternes-inspired harvest in tandem with their new winery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-fcyAHI hpPVPA\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral information:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChâteau Pichon Baron, located in the Pauillac appellation of Bordeaux, France, is a renowned winery celebrated for its exceptional red wines. It is classified as a **Deuxième Cru Classé** (Second Growth) in the Bordeaux Wine Official Classification of 1855.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe estate's origins date back to **1694**, when Jacques de Pichon Baron de Longueville acquired the vineyard as part of his wife's dowry. The estate was initially part of a larger property owned by Pierre de Rauzan. In **1850**, it was divided into two estates: Pichon Baron and Pichon Comtesse de Lalande. The current château, designed in a Renaissance style, was commissioned by Baron Raoul Pichon de Longueville in **1851**. Over the years, Pichon Baron has changed ownership several times, with AXA Millésimes acquiring it in **1987**, leading to significant renovations and modernization of the facilities\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard and Terroir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChâteau Pichon Baron spans **73 hectares** and is primarily planted with **Cabernet Sauvignon** (60%), followed by **Merlot** (35%), **Cabernet Franc** (4%), and **Petit Verdot** (1%). The vineyard benefits from a terroir characterized by deep gravel soils, which are ideal for producing high-quality Bordeaux wines. The average age of the vines is around **30 years**, with some older vines dating back to 1943\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking Process\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe winemaking process at Château Pichon Baron is meticulous. Grapes are harvested by hand and undergo sorting before fermentation. The fermentation occurs in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats, lasting between **20 to 30 days**, followed by aging in oak barrels for **18 to 20 months**. The estate also produces a second wine called **Les Tourelles de Longueville**, which allows for further selection of quality grapes[2][4][6].\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePichon Baron wines are known for their richness, elegance, and powerful tannins, often described as having a balance between power and refinement. They typically exhibit complex flavors and aromas that evolve beautifully with age. The estate's commitment to quality has earned it high ratings from wine critics consistently over the years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château Pichon Baron","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50223453602058,"sku":"CEW270","price":2075.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0706\/9273\/3194\/files\/pichon-baronSQ.png?v=1730561426","url":"https:\/\/carlwandel.shop\/products\/chateau-pichon-baron-2022","provider":"Carl Wandel \u0026 Søn","version":"1.0","type":"link"}