Chateau Pichon-Longueville Baron Pauillac Cru Classé 2012

Chateau Pichon-Longueville Baron Pauillac Cru Classé 2012

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Bordeaux - France
Red still

How to serve

Serve at:

16 - 18°C.

Decanting time:

2 hours

Longevity:

15 - 25 years

Glass:
Full Bodied and Very Aged Red Wines
Chateau Pichon-Longueville Baron Pauillac Cru Classé 2012

Colour

Extremely dark colour with mauve flashes.

Bouquet

Fine and subtle nose of very ripe black fruit, spices and toast.

Flavour

Full-bodied on the palate with textured, mellowed tannins. Extremely munchy with a fine, elegant, fruity taste.

Pairing

Pasta
Meat
Game
Cheese
Matured cheese
Pork

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Features

Name Chateau Pichon-Longueville Baron Pauillac Cru Classé 2012
Type Red still
Classification AOC Pauillac
Year 2012
Size 0,75 l Standard
Alcohol content 13.00% by volume
Grape varieties Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Country France
Region Bordeaux
Origin Situated at the southern end of the commune of Pauillac near border with the Saint-Julien-Beychevelle appellation.
Cultivation system Double Guyot
No. plants per hectare 9000
Yield per hectare 40 hl
Harvest Grapes are harvested and sorted by hand.
Fermentation temperature 28-32 °C
Vinification Macerated for 20-30 days, and fermented at 28-32 °C in temperature controlled stainless steel vats of varying sizes.
Ageing The wine is transferred into oak barrels for aging after finishing its malolactic fermentation.
Allergens Contains sulphites

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Vintage

Hachette
 
2 stars - Premium wine 2012
James Suckling
94/100 
2012
Robert Parker
93/100 
2012
Vinous
94/100 
2012
xtraWine
93/100 
2012
Decanter
97/100 
2019
Wine Spectator
91/100 
2019
Decanter
97/100 
2018
Wine Spectator
90/100 
2018
Decanter
95/100 
2017
Wine Spectator
90/100 
2017
Decanter
96/100 
2016
Decanter
95/100 
2015
Decanter
94/100 
2014
Wine Spectator
92/100 
2011
Wine Spectator
93/100 
2002
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