Pichon Baron 1988
Pichon Baron 1988 is a dry, medium-bodied red from Cabernet Sauvignon (Pauillac, France), in the medium, savoury reds style. Tannins are moderate and acidity fresh; oak influence is noticeable. Good with steak, lamb, bolognese, mushroom risotto. Listed at £175.00 by Hedonism Wines, who say it is out of stock; that is the last price, not an offer.
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Château Pichon Baron 1993 is a mature, Cabernet Sauvignon-based red wine from the Pauillac appellation of Bordeaux. Owned by the French insurance company AXA since 1987, Château Pichon Baron is an esteemed `Super Second` producing quintessential Pauillac wines with a winning combination of silky cassis fruit, vanilla pod, cigar box and graphite notes. "It has a very agreeable, classic graphite and pencil box bouquet that delivers satisfying levels of fruit compared to many of its peers. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin, considering the austere nature of the vintage. There is plenty of freshness locked in here, a fine bead of acidity and a neatly structured, classic, graphite-tinged finish that perhaps just lacks the length of other vintages. Highly enjoyable." Vinous, 2019