In the pantheon of Bordeaux greats, the Château Pichon Baron 2022 stands as a crafted masterpiece, heir to a historic classification and terroir of deep gravel soils. This Pauillac AOC reveals the rare union of contained power and aromatic precision. Aimed at wine connoisseurs, patient collectors and gourmets seeking a couture red, it delivers a complete sensory experience, bright in structure and expression. The sun-kissed 2022 vintage shows balanced ripeness, taut freshness and a tannic framework of great finesse. Each glass evokes the spirit of top Pauillac wines, with a vertical lift that extends the wine and a broad midpalate that gives it charismatic presence at the table.

Assemblage et vinification

This Bordeaux red draws its identity from the estate's classic blend, dominated by cabernet sauvignon and complemented by merlot and petit verdot. Vinification, executed with millimetre precision, preserves the fruit's integrity and the individuality of each parcel. The ageing is carried out in barriques de chêne to refine the structure, polish the tannins and build noble complexity without masking the fruit's brightness. The 2022 vintage, benefiting from even ripeness, reconciled concentration and freshness, producing a wine both generous and restrained, whose internal architecture promises a long life in the cellar.

Notes de dégustation

• Robe : Dark and deep, almost velvety to the eye, it promises concentrated matter and strong inner energy.
• Nez : An abundance of ripe dark fruits, blackcurrant and blackberry to the fore, supported by touches of redcurrant and raspberry that add liveliness. Accents of graphite, fine spices and a subtle wood nuance complete a noble bouquet.
• Bouche : Generous, caressing attack, a dense midpalate supported by very fine, tight tannins. Saline freshness stretches the long, savoury finish, where the nobility of the cabernet asserts itself with authority.

Température de service et conseils

Serve Château Pichon Baron 2022 between 16 et 18°C in generous glasses to showcase the texture and complexity of the bouquet. Prior aeration is recommended to reveal the wine's full aromatic depth. Store bottles in a cool, dark place away from temperature fluctuations. Its potentiel de garde is significant, allowing you to enjoy its fruity generosity today and its more tertiary, nuanced side with age.

Accords mets et vin

• Apéritifs de caractère : fine charcuterie, truffled country terrine, marinated beef tapas.
• Entrées : knife-cut veal tartare, beef carpaccio with shavings of aged Parmesan, sautéed ceps.
• Plats : roasted côte de boeuf, confit milk-fed lamb, woodcock, wild boar stew, rich jus and forest garnishes.
• Fromages : well-aged comté, sheep's tomme, extra-old mimolette.
• Desserts : measured pairings with dark chocolate low in sugar, or spiced poached pear.

Moments de dégustation

The Pichon Baron 2022 is suited to moments where gastronomy meets emotion; it sets the pace at grand tables and accompanies celebrations with a discreet yet masterful presence.

• To honour a seasonal dinner centred on roasted meats and reduced jus.
• During a tasting among enthusiasts devoted to ageworthy Pauillac wines.
• As a discerning gift to enrich a cellar with an essential signature.

Caractéristiques

• Nom : Château Pichon Baron 2022
• Appellation : Pauillac AOC, Bordeaux
• Type : Red wine, Fine wines
• Millésime : 2022
• Cépages : majority cabernet sauvignon, complemented by merlot and petit verdot
• Degré d’alcool : 14% vol
• Élevage : en barriques de chêne
• Profil : dark fruits, precise freshness, fine tannins, great length
• Service : 16 à 18°C, aeration recommended
• Garde : significant ageing potential