Château Pichon-Longueville Baron
Baron de Pichon-Longueville Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend
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The second wine in this flight was a favorite of the group, a classic 1985 Pichon Baron from the south end of Pauillac near Saint-Julien. When we first opened it there was talk of it maybe being corked, but we decanted it and the funk blew off and the wine blossomed into a beautiful old Cabernet. A gorgeous dark red color barely shows its age, a great first sign. The boquet shone with mints, red and black currants, a touch of bell pepper (in a good way), a strong note of pencil lead and a hint of smoke. The tannin were mostly resolved and integrated well in this wine, something I had read it had issues with in its youth. A long, elegant but focused finish, this wine is in a great place and very present once it woke from its slumber
The second wine in this flight was a favorite of the group, a classic 1985 Pichon Baron from the south end of Pauillac near Saint-Julien. When we first opened it there was talk of it maybe being corked, but we decanted it and the funk blew off and the wine blossomed into a beautiful old Cabernet. A gorgeous dark red color barely shows its age, a great first sign. The boquet shone with mints, red and black currants, a touch of bell pepper (in a good way), a strong note of pencil lead and a hint of smoke. The tannin were mostly resolved and integrated well in this wine, something I had read it had issues with in its youth. A long, elegant but focused finish, this wine is in a great place and very present once it woke from its slumber
Dec 23rd, 2016![Alder Yarrow Alder Yarrow](https://s3.amazonaws.com/delectable-profile-photos/alderyarrow-1632408707-9e80a7901d54.jpg)
Graphite cedar and leather. Plush tannins and great balance.
Graphite cedar and leather. Plush tannins and great balance.
Nov 20th, 2015とても潔くするっと飲めるワイン。かと思いきや少し経つと深みが増してまた違う顔を見せてくれる。すごく素敵なワインでした。
とても潔くするっと飲めるワイン。かと思いきや少し経つと深みが増してまた違う顔を見せてくれる。すごく素敵なワインでした。
Sep 4th, 2015![Sarah Milsow-Guenther Sarah Milsow-Guenther](https://s3.amazonaws.com/delectable-profile-photos/sarahmilsow-guenther-1427072665-0843e832ab64_250x250.jpg)
One of my favorite French wines that I've had
One of my favorite French wines that I've had
Jan 22nd, 2015![M P M P](https://s3.amazonaws.com/delectable-profile-photos/m-p-20-1415017387-9a91a9fa7cab_250x250.jpg)
Speechless, just open it up if you get a lucky chance. Outstanding wine, dark and deep yet elegant with a finishing long enough. Deserve its status.
Speechless, just open it up if you get a lucky chance. Outstanding wine, dark and deep yet elegant with a finishing long enough. Deserve its status.
Dec 27th, 2014