2006 Chateau Pichon-Longueville Baron, Pauillac, Bottle (750ml)
$175
95JA95DR94JS
Critic key
JS = James SucklingDR = DecanterJA = Jane Anson
- Rating
- JA95/DR95/JS94
- Producer
- Pichon Baron
- Vintage
- 2006
- Region
- Bordeaux
- Appellation
- Pauillac
- Country
- France
- Classification
- 2eme Cru Classe
- Format
- Bottle
- Volume
- 750mL
- ABV
- 13.0
- Type
- Still
- Color
- Red
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Product Description
JA95 "One of the rare estates where the 2006 is a step above the 2005 - one of those wines that makes doing a vertical so rewarding, as you discover the hidden successes, and this is one I highly recommend. Waves of sweet blackberry and juicy raspberry fruits, toned and muscular tannins, sinewy with bounce, extremely inviting overall. Tobacco leaf and slate, signature Pauillac pencil lead and grilled cedar all combine to give a drawn out finish." JA for IB Dec 2021
DR95 "A rather solar expression suffuses the complex nose mingling notes of prunes, spices, and forest floor. This is not the most structured wine of this tasting but it remains a textbook Pichon Baron, as it has the telltale upright style, tension, and freshness, as well as an airborne finish. Superb wine whose complexity and depth sneak up on you. (Drink between 2022-2030)" YC for DR Dec 0221
JS94 "This shows lovely richness and balance for a 2006, with medium, round tannins that envelop the palate and plenty of currant, chocolate and cedar undertones. It’s long and pretty. Developing nicely." JS Jun 2021
DR95 "A rather solar expression suffuses the complex nose mingling notes of prunes, spices, and forest floor. This is not the most structured wine of this tasting but it remains a textbook Pichon Baron, as it has the telltale upright style, tension, and freshness, as well as an airborne finish. Superb wine whose complexity and depth sneak up on you. (Drink between 2022-2030)" YC for DR Dec 0221
JS94 "This shows lovely richness and balance for a 2006, with medium, round tannins that envelop the palate and plenty of currant, chocolate and cedar undertones. It’s long and pretty. Developing nicely." JS Jun 2021