{"product_id":"chateau-pichon-longueville-baron-2016","title":"Château Pichon Baron 2016","description":"\u003cp class=\"sc-fcyAHI hpPVPA\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLisa Perrotti-Brown, Robert Parker, November 2018 - 97P\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-fcyAHI hpPVPA\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeep garnet-purple colored, the 2016 Pichon-Longueville Baron offers a suave and seductive nose of warm red and black currants, black plum preserves, truffles, tapenade and rose hip tea with touches of sandalwood and Chinese five spice plus a waft of iron ore. Medium to full-bodied, firmly structured and packed with mineral and exotic spice-laced black fruits, it\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeil Martin, Vinous, December 2018 - 96P\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2016 Pichon Baron electrifies the olfactory sense with a stunning bouquet of intense blackberry, cedar and graphite aromas that are quintessential Pauillac. Over a few minutes, it blossoms in the glass, gaining more and more depth. The palate is medium-bodied with slightly tarry black fruit, cedar and truffle, dovetailing into a saline, peppery finish that leaves the tongue tingling. Christian Seely and his team have imbued recent vintages of this Pauillac with unerring symmetry, and the 2016 can be added to the canon of triumphs.\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":50223130345738,"sku":"CEW498","price":2225.0,"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-longueville-baron-2016","provider":"Carl Wandel \u0026 Søn","version":"1.0","type":"link"}