Château Pichon-Baron, 2e CC Pauillac - 2016

Provenance: Bordeaux
Appellation: Pauillac
Domain: AXA Millésimes
Grape variety(ies): Cabernet sauvignon 60%, merlot 35%, cabernet franc 4% et petit verdot 1%
On-call time: 30 years
Style of wine: Vin de grand terroir
Note: 96-98/100 | Classement: 2e Cru Classé

On the nose, it expresses all its breed with a moving fruity and spicy aroma. On the palate, it is distinguished by its energy, its very precise cut and its long, seductive finish. A great success! Vinous, A. Galloni: 96/100 ; Guide Vert RVF :19.5/20

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Technique

Viticulture

The vineyard, located south of the commune of Pauillac, is 30 years old on average, planted at 9000 p/ha and produces an average of 45 hl/ha. The grapes are harvested by hand. The soil is composed of gravel from the quaternary era called Garonne gravel, the subsoil has iron concretions at great depth (alios).

Oenology

The grapes are 100% de-stemmed and fermented in stainless steel tanks. Maceration lasts 20 to 30 days (15 days of fermentation between 28 and 32 OC). Aged in barrels for 15 to 18 months in 80% new barrels and 20% one year old barrels.