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Pichon Baron 2000

Pichon Baron

Case Format: 12x75cl

Max score: 97.0

Back in 1987, the insurance company AXA decided to enter the wine business and purchased Ch̢teau Pichon Baron which was in need of investment. AXA saw the outstanding potential of the property and realised that it was an opportunity too good to miss. The Ch̢teau was restored, machine-harvesting was ended, and over the years the size of the vineyards has been increased. More importantly, quality has improved swiftly, and now once again truly excellent wines are being produced Рeven in tougher vintages. Under the direction of Christian Seely, quality has never been higher than it is today, partly thanks to ever more rigorous selection in the vineyard.

IN BOND

CRITIC REVIEWS

93
Yohan Castaing

On the nose, graphite notes combine with black fruit including prunes, which highlight its solar character, but a minty and floral freshness adds aromatic lift after aeration. Similar impression on the palate with a juicy yet elegant mouthfeel that has a tightly-wound yet harmonious structure. Now at its apogee.

16.5
James Lawther MW

Brick colour. Aromatically fine but clearly evolved. Cedar notes with a leafy edge. Fruit still present but the grainy tannins do impose. Lacks a bit of precision. Holding up but probably as good as it will get. (JL)

DELIVERY INFORMATION

Cru Wine stores all its wines in-bond with LCB Eton Park. Wines purchased to be stored In-Bond (IB) or En Primeur are not available for immediate delivery. Storage charges will apply if you choose to store your wines with us. Duty and VAT will be applied if you choose to have your wines delivered to a UK address. If you live outside of mainland UK additional delivery charges will occur.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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MAX CRITIC SCORE

97.0

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