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Chateau Pichon Longueville Baron 2016

Château Pichon Longueville Baron ・ Château Pichon Longueville Baron

C16R4241
Red
¥46,600
¥46,600
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1btl. 750ml
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The 2016 vintage was marked by widely varying weather conditions with a cold, wet winter, a damp spring and a hot, dry summer. A long, splendid Indian summer helped the grapes reach excellent ripeness levels.
Flowering took place in excellent conditions. From mid-July, temperatures were close to seasonal averages. There was very little rain up until the veraison. These restrictive conditions favoured thickening of the skins and polyphenol concentration. Everything augured well for the harvest, with a reasonable yield, ideal weather, remarkable quality and no concerns with respect to the sanitary condition of the grapes. The balance between the polyphenols in the grapes resulted in powerful yet nicely-polished tannins, with plenty of personality. Stringent plot selection was carried out with the emphasis on slow extraction, tailored to each terroir. Temperatures were maintained at 27°C to 29°C. Maceration lasted between 19 and 27 days. Running off was completed at the end of November.
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Tasting notes
Château Pichon Baron 2016 has a beautiful, intense garnet red colour. The nose reveals aromas of red and dark fruit such as blueberry, black cherry and blackcurrant, followed by very lightly toasted notes with a hint of vanilla and spices. The fleshy, powerful attack is balanced by richness and a certain fullness. The tannins are silky, opulent, and lengthy, with some crispness. The finish is precise. Altogether it is dominated by the typicity of the grapes and by tension, and is dense and full-bodied.

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Production

Château Pichon Baron's harvest took place from 3rd to 18th October. The Merlot from the plateau was harvested from 3rd to 5th October, followed by the early-ripening Cabernet-Sauvignon in the deep soils of the main terroirs from 10th to 18th October.

Ageing
80% in new barrels, 20% from barrels of one vintage for 18 months

Specifications
Appellation
Pauillac
Alcohol
Varietal
Cabernet sauvignon 85%, Merlot 15%
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