Pauillac 2018 Chateau Pichon Longueville Baron
早い成熟が生んだ、若くして端正な骨格。
非常に暑く乾燥した夏を経て、偉大な2005年と同じく早めの成熟を迎えた2018年。アントシアニンの豊富さとタンニンの早期成熟に恵まれた年です。濃いガーネット色を持ち、香りは精緻で繊細。新鮮な果実や小さな黒い果実、スパイスのノートが感じられます。口当たりはなめらかで食欲をそそり、しっかりとしたタンニンのパワーが全体を支えます。長期熟成を見据えつつ、若いうちから品格を保つ一本です。
Tasting note
Deep garnet color. The nose is refined and delicate, offering notes of fresh fruit, small black fruits, and spice. The palate is smooth and appetizing, with firm tannic power. The body is silky smooth and composed of elegant tannins. The structure supports the flavor, allowing it to evolve over time. The finish is delicious, full-bodied, fleshy, and harmonious. Very rich and distinctive in style, this wine is built for long-term aging, yet retains elegance and dignity even in its youth.
- Producer
- Château Pichon Longueville Baron
- Region
- Bordeaux
- Appellation
- Pauillac
- Vintage
- 2018
- Grape varieties
- 79% Cabernet Sauvignon, 21% Merlot
- Volume
- 750ml
- Robert Parker
- 96
- Jeb Dunnuck
- 97
- Vinous
- 94
The 2018 vintage began with mild winter temperatures and abundant rainfall, followed by a mild spring and a very hot and dry summer. Budbreak was uniform, with localized crop losses due to disease outbreaks. Flowering occurred evenly at the end of May, with health care required through the end of July. Continued high temperatures and water limitations accelerated fruit ripening. Like the great 2005, 2018 saw early ripening, ideal for abundant anthocyanins and early tannin maturation.
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Conditions and time limits
Because these are beverages, we are generally unable to accept returns or exchanges for reasons of personal preference. Please order with care.
Even with chilled delivery, a rapid change in temperature can cause slight seepage. This does not affect the quality of the wine, and we are unable to offer an exchange or refund in such cases. Every bottle is visually checked before packing.
Where the fault is ours, returns and exchanges are accepted within 7 days of delivery.
We are unable to help after that period, so thank you for your understanding.
Return postage
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Faulty items
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