Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Pichon Baron
Label Name:
 
Pauillac 2eme Cru
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pauillac, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.7%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon 76%, Merlot 24%
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
5
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Highly rated vintage — James Suckling 97–99, Vinous 96–98, Decanter 96–98, Wine Advocate 95–97, Jeb Dunnuck 98+, Wine Spectator ~97; widely praised for structure and ageing potential

Tasting Note
Explosive blackcurrant and blackberry with cedar, graphite, tobacco, dark chocolate and five‑spice notes. Powerful, structured palate with ripe, grainy tannins, fresh acidity and a long, spiced finish.

Food Pairing
Roast lamb, ribeye or beef bourguignon; aged cheeses (Comté, aged cheddar); Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ (bulgogi), Sichuan beef, mushroom hot pot.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; parcel fermentation in temperature‑controlled stainless vats with extended maceration; malolactic fermentation; ~18 months aging in French oak (≈70% new).

Vineyard Info
Château Pichon-Longueville Baron (73 ha), an 1855 Second Growth in Pauillac; owned by AXA Millésimes, modernised cellars and long-established reputation for powerful, ageworthy wines.