2008 Château Pichon Baron
Cool nights brought classical balance to Pauillac. Fresh cassis and cedar dominate the bouquet, with underlying graphite notes. The structured palate reveals impressive depth, where firm tannins frame pure fruit.
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Château Pichon Baron, located in the Pauillac appellation of Bordeaux, is a renowned Second Growth estate known for producing exceptional red wines. The château's striking architecture, with its twin turrets flanking a central building, is an iconic landmark in the Médoc region. The estate boasts 73 hectares of vineyards, primarily planted with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.
Pauillac is a prestigious appellation located in the Médoc region of Bordeaux, France. Known for producing some of the world's most renowned and expensive red wines, Pauillac is home to three of the five Bordeaux First Growths: Château Lafite Rothschild, Château Latour, and Château Mouton Rothschild. The region's terroir is characterized by well-drained gravel soils, ideal for growing Cabernet Sauvignon, which dominates the wine blends. Pauillac wines are typically full-bodied, tannic, and complex, with flavors of black currant, cedar, and tobacco. They are known for their exceptional aging potential. Pauillac's reputation for producing powerful, elegant, and long-lived wines has solidified its status as a benchmark for Bordeaux reds.
The terroir of Château Pichon Baron is characterized by deep gravel soils atop a clay-limestone subsoil, typical of the Pauillac appellation. This well-draining terrain, combined with the temperate maritime climate influenced by the nearby Atlantic Ocean and Gironde estuary, provides ideal conditions for growing high-quality Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. The result is wines with remarkable depth, structure, and aging potential.
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