2018 Pichon Baron

As always, it smells somewhat riper, sweeter, more opulent than its neighbors, but there is also a lot of freshness, depth and complexity here, which also hints at a very great, noble Pauillac. On the palate, it is surprisingly a little slimmer, especially than the monumental Lynch-Bages that I tasted just before, it also has a slightly tomboyish touch, but in a positive sense, the wine has class, and surprisingly lives from its elegance.

Grape variety: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

Wine Advocate (Robert Parker): 96/100
James Suckling: 97/100
Fallstaff: 95/100

Alcohol content: 14,5% Vol.
Allergen information: Contains sulphites

Bottler, importer: Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande
Route des Châteaux
33250 Pauillac
France