Bordeaux
Château Pichon Baron - Pauillac - Les Tourelles de Longueville - Rouge - 2019
Characteristics
Country / Region: Bordeaux
Vintage: 2019
Name: AOP Pauillac
Grape variety: 68% Merlot, 19% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Cabernet Franc & 5% Petit Verdot
Alcohol: 14 vol.
Color: Red
Capacity: 75 cl
AWARDS
3-star rating in the Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2024 (RVF)
Domaine rated 4 stars in the Guide Bettane et Desseauve 2024
Robert Parker: 91-93/100
Wine:
Featuring remarkable sap, Les Tourelles de Longueville, another label from the estate, presents an anthological wine in the 2019 vintage. As the second wine of the Château, it contributes to the impressive showcase of the Pichon stable. The wine achieves an exceptionally high level of quality. With great depth, its substance shines with sparkling fruit and an extraordinary quality of expression. The texture is pure, and the fruit is perfectly balanced. With a lovely persistence, this Pauillac has a bright future. At this price, it's sure to make waves!Vinification:
Harvested manually from September 18 to October 11. Traditional vinification. Aged 70% in one-year-old barrels and 30% in new barrels for 12 months.Color:
Intense garnet red.Nose:
Ripe red fruits and black cherries dominate.Palate:
The initial taste is clean, fresh and juicy, with fine, silky tannins and a long, delicious finish.
Temperature:
Serve between 14 and 16°C.Food and wine pairing:
Leg of lamb, grilled prime rib, snacked duck breast and blackcurrant reduction.Cellar aging:
From now until 2034Château Pichon Baron is renowned for producing outstanding Pauillacs. Over the past decade, the estate has consistently reached new heights: each year, the wines push the boundaries of perfection further. Thanks to later harvests, stringent selection processes, and impeccably controlled winemaking, the estate has, in recent years, produced a magnificent series of wines that stand at the pinnacle of the appellation.