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VINUM: "Ein Duft zum Eintauchen, viel Würze, Kräuterspeck, Brombeeren, Cassis, viel Floralität; am Gaumen pure Finesse, tänzerisch leicht, anfangs fast harmlos, doch der Wein hat's in sich, sensationelle Tanninqualität, die lebhafte Säure stützt zusätzlich, grosse Klasse, grosse Länge. Hervorragend."
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DECANTER: "One of my favourites. Cranberry, bramble fruit, vanilla cream and cool blueberries. Supple and totally charming from the first sip - rich and concentrated fruit no doubt, ripeness is there but this is slick and well framed. Keeps focus all the way through but the tannins are well defined, firm and supportive with cool, freshness and a lovely texture to the fruit. Graceful but definitely with a hint of richness which is just great. Totally elegant. There’s spaidity and unctuosity. So much flavour - this isn't a light wine but it dances across the palate with power and length. This will be finished in an instant. Ageing 70% in new barrels and 30% from barrels of one vintage for 18 months. Château Pichon Baron represents 52% of the production. 3.71pH. Low yields, 20hl/ha."
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JAMES SUCKLING: "A dense wine with good richness and concentration. Slightly chewy, with an almost full body and a tight-grained finish. Long, structured and powerful. Not a lighter year for Pichon Baron, thanks to the low yield of just around 20 hectoliters per hectare. 87% cabernet sauvignon and 13% merlot."
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WEINWISSER: "87 % Cabernet Sauvignon, 13 % Merlot, Alkohol 12.7 vol%, 20 hl/ha. Delikates Bouquet, frisch gepflückte Alpenheidelbeere, edle Cassiswürze, dunkles Edelholz. Am linearen Gaumen mit seidiger Textur, engmaschigem Tanningerüst, stützender, nerviger Rasse und durchtrainiertem Körper. Im konzentrierten, feinaromatischen Finale Wildkirsche, Schlehengelee und feinkörnige Adstringenz. Repräsentiert den Jahrgang perfekt, ein männlicher gut strukturierter Pichon-Baron mit gutem Lagerpotenzial."
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JEB DUNNUCK: "Beautiful stuff, the 2024 Château Pichon-Longueville Baron has ripe currant and cassis fruit intermixed with classic lead pencil, graphite, and tobacco nuances. It's medium-bodied, with a pure, layered, and elegant mouthfeel, notable tannins, and outstanding length. The 2024 is based on 87% Cabernet Sauvignon and 13% Merlot, hitting 12.7% alcohol with a pH of 3.71."
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FALSTAFF: "Leuchtendes dunkles Rubingranat, opaker Kern, violette Reflexe, zarte Randaufhellung. Nuancen von schwarzen Kirschen und Cassis, zart nach Nougat, kandierte Orangenzesten, einladendes Bukett. Mittlerer Körper, mineralisch, rotbeerig, frisch strukturiert, zitronig-salzig im Abgang, ein Hauch von Ribisel im Nachhall, wird von Reife profitieren."
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LISA PERROTTI-BROWN: "Deep garnet-purple colored. Fresh crushed blackcurrants, boysenberries, and juicy raspberries notes jump from the glass, followed by hints of iris, tar, and cedar chest. The light to medium-bodied palate delivers approachable, grainy tannins and bright acidity to match the elegant black and red fruit layers, finishing long and minerally."
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THE WINE ADVOCATE: "The 2024 Pichon-Longueville Baron opens in the glass with aromas of cassis, blackberries, cigar wrappers and pencil shavings. Medium to full-bodied, lively and layered, with a dense core of fruit, tangy acids and powdery tannins, this blend of 87% Cabernet Sauvignon and 13% Merlot is a serious young Pauillac that will demand patience."
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JANCIS ROBINSON: "Deep colour to the rim. Fine nose with dark-fruit, pencil-lead and spice notes. Well structured, the tannins firm but softened by the fruit. Powerful but has a certain charm."
