Pichon Longueville Baron: Chateau Pichon Longueville Baron 2eme Cru 2018

Chateau Pichon Longueville Baron 2eme Cru 2018

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98–100
100
2
Cabernet Sauvignon 78%, Merlot 22%
5
rød, tør
14,5% Vol.
Modenhed til at drikke: 2030–2072
Pakket ind i: 6 OHK flad
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voluminøs og kraftfuld
rig på tanniner
3
Lobenberg: 98–100/100
Wine Enthusiast: 100/100
Decanter: 99/20
Parker: 97-99/100
Jeb Dunnuck: 97-99/100
Suckling: 97-98/100
Wine Spectator: 97/100
Galloni: 97/100
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Frankrig, Bordeaux, Pauillac
7
Allergener: Sulfitter,
lobenberg

Heiner Lobenberg om:
Chateau Pichon Longueville Baron 2eme Cru 2018

98–100
/100

Lobenberg: Terroiret ligger tæt på Château Latour (Comtesse har sine vinmarker mere mod Saint-Julien), og det er også her, den maskuline stil kommer fra. Også søstervinmarken til Lynch Bages, samme ejerskab. Cépage 2018 er 78% Cab. Sauvignon og 22% Merlot. Meget koncentreret, intens, harmonisk næse, trods mindretallet af Merlot har denne stor indflydelse, masser af sorte kirsebær og brombær. Smagt direkte efter Pichon Comtesse, jeg troede, det ville blive meget svært her, men Pichon Baron har sin helt egen status, er helt anderledes end Pichon Comtesse overfor. Meget mere krydret, meget sødere, morbæren er meget længere fremme, meget mere lakrids. Høj intensitet med masser af cassis, violer, lakrids, det er de dominerende noter. Utroligt koncentreret, lavet af meget små bær, og friskheden kommer kun fra den ekstremt modne frugt. Ikke overmoden, men næsten lidt sød i min mund på grund af den enorme koncentration, det er en utrolig mængde vin. Jeg håber, at den vil reducere denne sødme noget med alderen og blive endnu finere. Det er i hvert fald en stor mundfuld vin, og det er svært at drikke sådan en flaske alene. Ikke desto mindre anerkender jeg, at dette er en stor, koncentreret vin. 98-100/100

100
/100

Wine Enthusiast om: Chateau Pichon Longueville Baron 2eme Cru

This great estate in southern Pauillac, facing the Latour vineyard, is at the top of its game. In this release, the tannins are as impressive and dense as the black fruits. Together they form a harmonious ensemble, richly structured, concentrated from the many old vines in the blend, and very ageworthy. Drink from 2027. 100/100

99
/20

Decanter om: Chateau Pichon Longueville Baron 2eme Cru

Generous aromatics of dark berry fruit, caramel, and spice are clear indicators of a warm vintage, but there are also floral notes and no heaviness whatsoever. There is juicy, savoury substance on the palate, sustained by gossamer tannins of surprising delicacy, but lurking underneath is the power so characteristic of this vintage. A few years of cellaring will be needed for the terroir expression to hit its stride. 99/100

97-99
/100

Parker om: Chateau Pichon Longueville Baron 2eme Cru

-- Parker: The 2018 Pichon-Longueville Baron is made up of 78% Cabernet Sauvignon and 22% Merlot. The Merlot was harvested September 24-25, and the Cabernet Sauvignon was harvested October 3-10. The wine is to be aged 18 months in barriques, 80% new and 20% one year old, and production represents 50% of the harvest this year. Very deep purple-black colored, it begins a little coy, rolling slowly and languidly out of the glass with notions of baked raspberries, blueberry coulis, crème de cassis and incense plus nuances of lilacs, truffles, damp soil and garrigue with wafts of lavender and wild sage. Full-bodied, voluptuous and oh-so-seductive, the palate reveals layer upon layer of savory, earthy and black fruit preserves, framed by wonderfully ripe, velvety tannins and lovely freshness, finishing very long and perfumed. Beautiful. 97-99/100

97-99
/100

Jeb Dunnuck om: Chateau Pichon Longueville Baron 2eme Cru

-- Jeb Dunnuck: Representing just 50% of the production and a blend of 78% Cabernet Sauvignon and 22% Merlot aging in 80% new French oak, the 2018 Pichon-Longueville Baron reveals a deep, saturated purple color as well as a decadent bouquet of crème de cassis, high class tobacco, crushed violets, and freshly sharpened cedar pencils, which is about as Pauillac as you can get. Full-bodied, incredibly opulent, with moderate acidity and silky tannins on the palate, it still shows beautiful purity, freshness, and elegance, with the tannins giving focus and length on the finish. It's a brilliant, brilliant wine that's in the same class as the 1990, 2000, 2005, 2009, and 2010. 97-99/100

97-98
/100

Suckling om: Chateau Pichon Longueville Baron 2eme Cru

-- Suckling: Deep and dark young wine that takes you down, deep down to its center palate of blackberries and blueberries, firm and very silky tannins and a vivid finish. Wonderful palate and depth in this with such class and finesse. So many layers of polished, fine tannins. Great wine. 97-98/100

97
/100

Wine Spectator om: Chateau Pichon Longueville Baron 2eme Cru

A very polished and pure expression of Pauillac, but don't go to sleep on it. As charming and vibrant as the cassis, cherry preserve and blackberry paste flavors are, they have a latent saturated feel. And then there's a serious network of iron girders supporting it all, along with sweet tobacco, floral and worn cedar accents. Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Best from 2030 through 2050. 97/100

97
/100

Galloni om: Chateau Pichon Longueville Baron 2eme Cru

Suave and sophisticated, the 2018 Pichon Baron is a real head-turner. Silky, polished tannins wrap around a core of inky dark red/purplish berry fruit. More than anything else, the 2018 impresses for its exceptional balance. All the elements are so impeccably balanced. That will make the 2018 easy to drink relatively early, although my preference would be to leave it in the cellar for the better part of the next decade. Rose petal, spice, blood orange and mint add brightness and perfume on the long, finely-knit finish. 97/100

Min vinmager

Pichon Longueville Baron

Pichon-Longueville-Baron har været ejet af forsikringsgruppen AXA siden slutningen af 1980'erne. Fra da af var penge ikke noget problem, investeringerne i vinmarken og kælderen for at forbedre kvaliteten var enorme, og enhver vinelsker bør tage et kig ind i dette vintempel.

Chateau Pichon Longueville Baron 2eme Cru 2018