Château Pichon Baron 2012, Pauillac 2° Grand Cru Classé - MAGNUM - Parker 93
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(€210.67 L)
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Pichon Baron 2012, Pauillac 2nd Grand Cru Classé: cassis, cedar, fine tannins. Elegant, structured, long aging.
Château Pichon Baron, one of Pauillac's most prestigious Deuxièmes Grands Crus Classés, has produced a racy, concentrated and superbly balanced wine in 2012. From an exceptional terroir with deep gravelly soil, the estate continues to strive for quality through precise vinification and controlled ageing.
Blend
80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot
Tasting notes
- Colour: Dark, deep ruby with purple highlights.
- Nose: Elegant, dominated by aromas of blackcurrant, blueberry, graphite, light tobacco, cedar and sweet pepper.
- Palate: Clean attack, dense, silky mid-palate, fine, well-integrated tannins. Long, fresh, mineral finish with excellent balance.
Food & wine
This wine goes perfectly with :
- Grilled red meat or meat in sauce (beef, lamb)
- Roast or stewed game
- Truffled dishes
- Mature cheeses such as Comté or aged Gouda
Cellaring potential
Château Pichon Baron 2012 can be enjoyed now after aeration, but will gain in complexity until 2035-2040. It is a wine for ageing in a classic but accessible style.
Notes & Awards
- James Suckling: 94/100
- Robert Parker - Wine Advocate: 92/100
- Wine Spectator: 93/100
- Vinous (Antonio Galloni): 92/100
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Data sheet
| Volume | 1,5l |
| Vintage | 2012 |
| Alcohol | 13° |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites. |
| Packing | OWC 6 bottles |
| Vines | Cabernet Sauvignon 80%, Merlot 20% |
| Storage advice | Great cellaring potential |
| Consumption guidelines | Drink between 16 and 18°C. |
| Taste | Dry |
| Producer | Château Pichon Baron, 33250 Pauillac, France |
| Bottling | Mis en bouteille au Château |
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Pichon Baron 2012, Pauillac 2nd Grand Cru Classé: cassis, cedar, fine tannins. Elegant, structured, long aging.