ready-keep2011 Ch. Pichon-Longueville-Baron, Pauillac

Product: Y8336B
  • The Wine Advocate
    91/100
  • Wine Spectator
    92-95/100
  • Ready, but will keep

Description

Since 2000, Ch. Pichon-Longueville Baron has been a strong performer in the best vintages, but this 2011 shows that they can also do it in more challenging years. They really are making the most of their great terroir, a weight of controlled and focused fruit on the palate (which few are able to rival), layered with wonderful creamy texture which is lifted and enhanced on a prolonged, powerful and fresh finish. For me, this is amongst the wines of the vintage. Superb.

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[]The Wine Advocate:: 91/100          []Wine Spectator:: 92-95/100   
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