Pauillac

Château Pichon Longueville Baron 2016 - 1.5 L

2 644 €

440.60 € / unit

Case made of wood, 6 bottles.


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Direct Access to the Castle Cellars

Direct exit from the cellars of the estate: your bottles are delivered in their original sealed case, having never left the property since bottling.

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Grape varieties and terroir

Coming from a terroir of deep gravel typical of Pauillac, this wine is made mainly from Cabernet Sauvignon, supplemented by Merlot. The richness of this soil provides an exceptional tannic structure and great aromatic depth.

Tasting

Color: Intense, deep garnet with purple highlights.

Nose: Complex, with notes of blackcurrant, blackberry, cedar and spicy touches.

Palate: Dense and velvety, refined tannins, superb mineral and fresh length.

Storage Potential

In magnum format, this 2016 vintage can be kept for 30 to 40 years, offering remarkable evolution over time.

Food and Wine Pairings

Perfect on a shoulder of candied milk-fed lamb, a venison stew, or with a mature truffled brie.

Description

The 2016 Château Pichon Longueville Baron, in magnum format, embodies the elegance and power of the great wines of Pauillac. Classified as a Second Grand Cru Classé in 1855, this exceptional vintage reveals a remarkable aromatic concentration, enhanced by aging in a large format, ideal for prolonged aging and slow, harmonious development.

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Characteristic Detail
Name Château Pichon Longueville Baron 2016 (Magnum)
Region Pauillac, Bordeaux
Appellation AOC Pauillac
Grapes Majority Cabernet Sauvignon, complemented by Merlot
Wine type Red wine
Color Deep garnet, violet reflections
Nose Black fruits, cedar, sweet spices
Palate Powerful, velvety, fine tannins, great freshness
Aging 18 months in barrels (80% new)
Cellaring potential 30-40 years
Food & wine pairing Confit lamb, game in sauce, truffled brie
Serving temperature 16-18°C
Volume 150 cl
Tasting note Wine of remarkable depth, ideal for long aging

Château Pichon Longueville Baron

Château Pichon Longueville Baron embodies the excellence of the Grands Crus Classés of Pauillac, combining power, depth, and refinement. Heir to a prestigious history since the 17th century, it produces wines of remarkable intensity, crafted for aging and great emotion. Dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon, each vintage reveals the nobility of its terroir in comparison to Château Latour. Under the impetus of AXA Millésimes, the estate combines tradition and precision, to offer wines with a distinctly Pauillac style, elegant and complex. Pichon Baron is the pure expression of the elegant strength of the Médoc, an essential reference for lovers of great wines.