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Château Pichon-Longueville Baron – short name Pichon Baron - had belonged together with Pichon Comtesse de Lalande to one estate until 1850.
Since 1987 the vineyard is in ownership of the insurance concern AXA Millésime. The year indicates also a pivot point after long time of mediocrity when shortly after deal the estate was equiped with completely new wine cellar made of stainless steel and Jean-Michel Gazes took over the charge of estate.
The spectaculos cellar awarded best design prize is situated underneath a fish lake which provides natural refrigeration. Planting areas cover 73 ha and are planted with 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Franc. Up to 70% new barrels are used for wine maturing. The style of Pichon Baron has a classical Pauillac typicity, caused by its higher Cabernet compound the wine is more masculine and full-bodied than its neighbour Pichon Comtesse.
Since 1987 the vineyard is in ownership of the insurance concern AXA Millésime. The year indicates also a pivot point after long time of mediocrity when shortly after deal the estate was equiped with completely new wine cellar made of stainless steel and Jean-Michel Gazes took over the charge of estate.
The spectaculos cellar awarded best design prize is situated underneath a fish lake which provides natural refrigeration. Planting areas cover 73 ha and are planted with 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Franc. Up to 70% new barrels are used for wine maturing. The style of Pichon Baron has a classical Pauillac typicity, caused by its higher Cabernet compound the wine is more masculine and full-bodied than its neighbour Pichon Comtesse.
| Country | France |
|---|---|
| Region | Pauillac |
| Vintage | 1997 |
| Liquid capacity | 0,75l |
| Colour | red |
| Grape | Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot |
| Winemaker/Chateau | Chateau Pichon Baron |
| Drink maturity | - |
| Alcohol | 13% |
| Gabriel/Bordeaux Total Rating | Ø 17.0 |
| Wine-Spectator Rating | Ø 87.0 |
| Parker/The Wine Advocate Rating | Ø 86.0 |
| Neal Martin Rating | - |
| Delivery time | 3-4 days |
| Miscellaneous | Allergene: Enthält Sulfite. Kann Spuren von Eiweiß, Schwefel, Gelatine und Milch enthalten. |
