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Chateau Pichon Baron 2ème Grand Cru Classe - Pauillac 2022

Name: Chateau Pichon Baron 2ème Grand Cru Classe - Pauillac
Brand: Pauillac
SKU: Sagna-Z86/22
Price: 304.98 EUR
Availability: InStock

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Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Sémillon · Pauillac AOC, 2nd Grand Cru Classé (1855) · 75 cl · 2022

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304,98 €

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Technical information

Producer	Pauillac
Name	Pauillac AOC, 2nd Grand Cru Classé (1855)
Variety	Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Sémillon
Vintage	2022
Gradation	14.0%
Format	75 cl
Aromatic profile	Black fruits, cassis, herbs, vanilla, spice, tobacco
Vinification method	Plot-by-plot vinification; maceration 24–29°C; malolactic in vats
Region	Bordeaux (Médoc)
Production area	Vineyard in Pauillac (Médoc, Gironde)
Country	France
Type	Dry red wine; Grand Vin Pauillac; 2nd Grand Cru Classé
Aging	18 months in barrels; can age for over 40 years
Type of cask	70% new barrels, 30% one-vintage barrels (18 months)
Color	Sustained, dense ruby-red
Serving temperature	16–18°C
Recommended consumption	Ready to drink; long ageing potential (>40 years)
Pairing	Red meat, lamb, game, mushrooms, aged cheeses

Descrizione

Chateau Pichon Baron, identified as 2ème Grand Cru Classé, is a red from Pauillac that displays notable presence without excess. In the glass it shows concentration and compactness, with a full body, well-defined tannic framework and an equilibrium that favors structure. On the nose there are scents of ripe dark fruit, earthy nuances and subtle spicy hints; on the palate the progression is frank and measured, with a persistent finish leaving memories of mature notes and minerality. It is a wine that requires attention when tasting and time to open, suited to those seeking depth and character in a Pauillac without referring to technical details not provided.

For pairings, consider red meat dishes, roasts or aged cheeses, choosing preparations that can support the structure and tannins. Serve at a moderate temperature, with possible decanting to help aromas open; storage calls for constant temperature and humidity conditions. These suggestions are general and intended to showcase the wine without assuming undeclared specifics.

The winery

Pauillac – Winery in Haut-Médoc, Bordeaux

Discover the story and wines of Pauillac.

A communal appellation of the Médoc (Bordeaux), renowned for structured, elegant red wines, with a strong presence of Châteaux classified in 1855.

Region: Haut-Médoc, Bordeaux

Country: France

Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Malbec, Carménère

AOC appellation recognized since 1936. It is home to three of the 1855 classification's Premier Cru classés. A predominance of Cabernet Sauvignon in the blends, with wines known for their structure and aging potential. Soils: mainly gravel, sand and clay; temperate oceanic climate. Approximately 47 producers and a vineyard area of 1,200–1,222 hectares.

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Winery history

Pauillac established its reputation thanks to port trade along the Gironde and the famed 1855 Classification, which elevated numerous local châteaux. The appellation was officially recognized as an AOC in 1936 and has since built a strong international reputation for its age-worthy wines.

Production philosophy

Pauillac expresses a winemaking style focused on structure, concentration and ageing potential. Viticulture and vinification aim to showcase the gravelly terroir of the Left Bank, with blends dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon to achieve power and elegance.

Terroir and vineyards

Located on the left bank of the Gironde in the Haut-Médoc, the area is characterized by gravelly soils mixed with sand and clay, marked topographical variation and a temperate oceanic climate that favor the ripening of red wine grapes.