Chateau Pichon Longueville Baron 2eme Cru Classe Pauillac Bordeaux
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France, Bordeaux, Pauillac
Price per case:
£574.22
Bottles per case:
12 x 75 cl
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Chateau Pichon Longueville Baron 2eme Cru Classe Pauillac Bordeaux from France, Bordeaux, Pauillac by Chateau Pichon Baron Pauillac Bordeaux (12 x 75 cl)
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Chateau Pichon-LonguevilleBaron 2eme Cru Classe Pauillac
Description: Magnum. Pichon-Longueville is located on beautifully gravelly soil in the southern part of the commune of Pauillac. In 1694, Jacques de Pichon, Baron de Longueville married the daughter of Pierre de Rauzan who originally created the property. Their descendants remained deeply involved with fine wine making and Raoul de Pichon-Longueville built the present Chateau in 1851. In 1988, following an architectural competition organized by the Centre Georges Pompidou, the Chateau and wine cellars were entirely renovated. A spectacular new winemaking facility enables an exquisite wine to be made under ideal conditions. 12 months in barrel. Garonne gravel. (24 x 37.5 cl) Price: £844.63
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Description: There are only two Pauillac second growths as determined by the 1855 classification, the other being Chateau Pichon Lalande. The two properties were once, as their names might suggest, part of one estate. Chateau Pichon Baron does not seem to receive the same level of adulation as Chateau Pichon Lalande, but that is not to say the wines are in any way lacking. The chateau is part of the AXA Millésimes portfolio, and with Jean-Michel Cazes making the wine quality should indeed be high. AXA Millésimes has huge capability for investment and it is no surprise that there were many changes at Chateau Pichon Baron. The chai wasn't renovated, it was completely rebuilt, using a design by architects Patrick Dillon and Jean de Gastines. This came to be after the pair won a competition for the best design. The new buildings face each other across the fish pool in front of the chateau, and yet they are hardly noticeable as they are sunk into the ground. The cellars themselves extend beneath the pool in front of the chateau, the cool waters above helping to moderate the temperatures below. The chateau itself was renovated, although sadly it remains unoccupied. The result of this investment has been a heady rise in quality, and Pichon Baron now challenges Pichon Lalande where previously there was simply no competition. The vineyards are planted with Thegrape varieties planted consist of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Franc. Grapes are harvested by hand with some selection of grapes made in the field after with the berries are destemmed and fermented for 2 to 3 weeks in 40 heterogeneously sized vats temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks at 28º to 30º. The quality of the pressed wine is graded A to C and usually constitutes 5% to 10% of the final blend.Malolactic fermentation occurs in the vat after which the wine is transferred to barrels for 15 to 18 months, 70% of which are new French oak, 30% one-year old, with racking every 3 months. A dark, classically styled, black fruit nose. Again a touch of roasted nuts. Lovely texture. A touch light but it has elegance. There are appropriate tannins which need a little time (12 x 75 cl) Price: £789.00
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Description: Pichon-Longueville is located on beautifully gravelly soil in the southern part of the commune of Pauillac. In 1694, Jacques de Pichon, Baron de Longueville married the daughter of Pierre de Rauzan who originally created the property. Their descendants remained deeply involved with fine wine making and Raoul de Pichon-Longueville built the present Chateau in 1851. In 1988, following an architectural competition organized by the Centre Georges Pompidou, the Chateau and wine cellars were entirely renovated. A spectacular new winemaking facility enables an exquisite wine to be made under ideal conditions. The wine spends between 15 and 18 months in the barrel, 80% in new Oak, and is fined using egg white. This wine is a blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot. A deep crimson colour with a slightly spicy nose, blossoming into smokey aromas. The initial taste is dominated by crunchy fruitiness while on the palate the tannins are elegant and mellow leading to a finish of great length. Available in half bottles. (12 x 75 cl) Price: £797.04
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Description: Pichon-Longueville is located on beautifully gravelly soil in the southern part of the commune of Pauillac. In 1694, Jacques de Pichon, Baron de Longueville married the daughter of Pierre de Rauzan who originally created the property. Their descendants remained deeply involved with fine wine making and Raoul de Pichon-Longueville built the present Chateau in 1851. In 1988, following an architectural competition organized by the Centre Georges Pompidou, the Chateau and wine cellars were entirely renovated. A spectacular new winemaking facility enables an exquisite wine to be made under ideal conditions. 12 months in barrel. Garonne gravel. "...offers suave, elegant, rich fruit presented in a medium- to full-bodied, surprisingly lush style." Parker, 90. (12 x 75 cl) Price: £797.04
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Description: Pichon-Longueville is located on beautifully gravelly soil in the southern part of the commune of Pauillac. In 1694, Jacques de Pichon, Baron de Longueville married the daughter of Pierre de Rauzan who originally created the property. Their descendants remained deeply involved with fine wine making and Raoul de Pichon-Longueville built the present Chateau in 1851. In 1988, following an architectural competition organized by the Centre Georges Pompidou, the Chateau and wine cellars were entirely renovated. A spectacular new winemaking facility enables an exquisite wine to be made under ideal conditions. 12 months in barrel. Garonne gravel. Parker, 96. (12 x 75 cl) Price: £636.86
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Description: Pichon-Longueville is located on beautifully gravelly soil in the southern part of the commune of Pauillac. In 1694, Jacques de Pichon, Baron de Longueville married the daughter of Pierre de Rauzan who originally created the property. Their descendants remained deeply involved with fine wine making and Raoul de Pichon-Longueville built the present Chateau in 1851. In 1988, following an architectural competition organized by the Centre Georges Pompidou, the Chateau and wine cellars were entirely renovated. A spectacular new winemaking facility enables an exquisite wine to be made under ideal conditions. The wine spends between 15 and 18 months in the barrel, 80% in new Oak, and is fined using egg white. The 1999 vintage is a blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot and has developed a blackcurrant, liquorice and spicy nose. On the palate the wine is plump, full-bodied, extremely appealing with fruity substance and still marked young tannins that will mellow with time. (12 x 75 cl) Price: £882.27
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Description: Pichon-Longueville is located on beautifully gravelly soil in the southern part of the commune of Pauillac. In 1694, Jacques de Pichon, Baron de Longueville married the daughter of Pierre de Rauzan who originally created the property. Their descendants remained deeply involved with fine wine making and Raoul de Pichon-Longueville built the present Chateau in 1851. In 1988, following an architectural competition organized by the Centre Georges Pompidou, the Chateau and wine cellars were entirely renovated. A spectacular new winemaking facility enables an exquisite wine to be made under ideal conditions. 12 months in barrel. Garonne gravel. (12 x 75 cl) Price: £797.04
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Description: Chateau Pichon-LonguevilleBaron 2eme Cru Classe Pauillac from France, Bordeaux, Pauillac by Chateau Pichon-LonguevilleBaron Powerful Reds (12 x 75 cl) Price: £1078.72
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Description: Chateau Pichon-LonguevilleBaron 2eme Cru Classe Pauillac from France, Bordeaux, Pauillac by Chateau Pichon-LonguevilleBaron Powerful Reds (12 x 75 cl) Price: £843.63
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Description: Pleasant, mature fruit on the nose it is both Clean. A fat texture, with still a little unresolved tannin. Firm acidity. There is some sweet, pastille like fruit (12 x 75 cl) Price: £601.93
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