![]() The harvest took place from 14th to 22nd September for the Merlot, on 23rd and 24th for the Petit Verdot, and from 22nd to 30th September for the Cabernet-Sauvignon. The Merlots once again benefited from the rainfall, with the grapes growing swiftly, unlike the Cabernets. Château Pichon Baron shows great elegance, intensity and exceptional length on the palate. ![]() Thunderstorms of varying intensity, with between 80 and 120 mm of rain, struck Pauillac between 12th and 16th August, in most cases counteracting the water stress observed in early August. Ripening took place in hot weather, apart from the second half of August. The Merlots and Cabernets were tannic and colourful, with acidities and potential alcohol content within normal ranges. Picking started about ten days ahead of the norm, mostly in sunshine for the Merlots and thundery showers for the Cabernets. The later-ripening Cabernets remained small until the harvest. This marks a change in the makeup of the vineyard with the addition of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot and an increase in the amount of Cabernet Sauvignon planted in the vineyard since the mid-1990s. Summer brought drought and sporadic heat waves until mid-August, when thunderstorms cooled down excessive temperatures and caused the Merlot grapes to swell. The 73-hectare vineyard of Chateau Pichon Baron is planted to 65 Cabernet Sauvignon, 30 Merlot, 3 Cabernet Franc and 2 Petit Verdot. Château Pichon-Longueville Comtesse de Lalande 1970 : Vente en ligne, Grand vin dorigine garantie en provenance directe de la propriété - Qualité de stockage 1 bouteille de Château Quintus 2017 offerte avec le code - QUINTUS17 Jen profite Offre valable jusqu’au 30 avril 2023 inclus dès 800CHF dachat, hors primeurs. Mid-veraison was reached between 23rd and 25th July on the earliest ripening Merlot plots and subsequently developed well in warm and dry conditions. Rainfall stopped at the end of June, giving way to cool, dry weather until the onset of ripening in mid-July. The first flowers were observed between 9th and 10th May and flowering took place between 15th and 25th May. Warm, dry weather then led to one of the earliest flowerings on record, two weeks ahead of the norm. ![]() Don't be deceived, thoughthis rich, sophisticated wine will age very well, thanks to its weight and power. This wine has the finest, dusty tannins that float through the structure. Vigilance was required in soil management and protecting the vines against mildew. 2014 Pichon-Baron, Pauillac (Pre-Arrival) SKU 1201320 94-96 points Wine Enthusiast Barrel Sample. The art of blending primarily Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grape varietals is something which has been much imitated around the world, as it produces a wonderfully balanced, rounded yet massively complex and flavorful wine, ideal for oak aging The acid and tannin levels in each of these grape varietals is balanced and tempered by the blend, and generations of expertise has gone into the careful selection and cultivation of such quality grapes.2020 began with a historically rainy winter followed by a tropical spring. The nose is highly expressive and yields huge aromatic range - black fruits. ![]() The other two key Bordeaux grape varietals which are also used in the blend of many of these excellent wines are Malbec and Carménere, although it is becoming less common to see these in use today. Chteau Pichon Baron 2014 offers a deep, intense purple colour, almost black. The secret to their success and their particularly memorable and refined characteristics is the fact that Bordeaux red wines are made from a blend of grape varietals, most commonly from Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grapes, helped by a touch of Petit Verdot or Cabernet Franc. Bordeaux red wines are widely regarded as being the finest red wines produced anywhere in the world, regularly topping awards lists and generally being amongst the most sought after and collectable bottles available. The 2009 Pichon-Baron just exudes gorgeous ripe, damson and mulberry fruit which blends seamlessly with the fantastic silky, supple, fine-grained tannins. ![]()
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