Chateau Pichon Baron 2014
The history of the Pichon family goes back to the Middle Ages. Since then, numerous family members have played a role in the history of Bordeaux. In 1964, Jacques de Pichon, Baron de Longueville, married the daughter of Pierre de Rauzan, who created the estate. Their descendants were thereafter much involved with the property of Pauillac. Raoul de Pichon-Longueville built the current Chateau in 1851. His family lived there until 1933. In 1987, AXA-Millesimes acquired the estate. The new owners completely restored the Chateau and installed ultramodern wine making equipment.
Vinification
Traditional vinification in stainless steel, thermo-regulated vats. 30% of malolactic fermentation was carried out in oak barrels, 70% in vats. The wine is aged in French oak barrels during 15 months, 70% new and 30% one-year old.
Viticulture
Tasting Note
Chateau Pichon Baron 2eme Cru Classe is elegant rather than powerful with medium body showing fresh, pure fruit balanced by creamy oak. A good intensity of flavour, classic Pauillac.
Everyday Serving Suggestion
Country / Region / Appellation
FR / Bordeaux / Pauillac AOC