Chateau Pichon Longueville Baron 2023

80% Cabernet Sauvignon 20% Merlot
Vinification in vats and ageing in barrels
Maturing / Ageing : 18 months

OWNER´S DESCRIPTION
2023 is characterised by pure, fresh and precise fruit. The wine strikes a distinctive balance between tension and power. It presents the fruit and finesse of the 2019 vintage complemented by the power and length of the 2020.

Wine Advocate 95-97/100 : “A blend of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon and 20% Merlot, the 2023 Pichon-Longueville Baron is a terrific effort from this estate, unwinding in the glass with aromas of crème de cassis, dark berries, pencil shavings, cigar wrapper, violets and burning embers. Medium to full-bodied, layered and textural, it’s deep and concentrated, with sweet structuring tannins and a long, resonant finish. The charm and vibrancy of the vintage lends this considerable appeal, without effacing Pichon Baron’s more serious, Cabernet-driven personality”.

James Suckling 96-97/100 : “The freshness and brightness of the blackcurrant and orange-peel fruit give a real al-dente feel. Some stone and spice underneath. Medium-bodied with very fine tannins and a refined finish. A PB with tight, linear tannins. 80% cabernet sauvignon and 20% merlot”.

Falstaff 97/100 : “Deep dark ruby, opaque core, purple reflections, delicate edge brightening. Fine oak nuances, ripe black berry fruit, delicate notes of cassis and heart cherry, nuances of herbs, candied orange zest underneath. Complex, juicy, elegant, ripe cherry, silky tannins that carry well, mineral and salty, a hint of roasted aromas in the aftertaste, sure maturity and certain ageing potential, equipped with convincing length”.