Les Griffons de Pichon Baron 2018

The refinement and richness of a Second Wine from Pauillac

The estate

2nd Grand Cru Classé in 1855, the Château Pichon Baron belongs to the elite of the Grands Crus of Pauillac, on the left bank of Bordeaux.

The vineyard

A true mosaic of terroirs and superbly located near the Gironde estuary, the vineyard of Château Pichon Baron extends over 73 hectares of vines planted on perfectly drained Médoc gravel soils. The oldest vines of the estate are used in the making of this emblematic Pauillac wine.

The wine

Produced since the 2012 vintage, Les Griffons de Pichon Baron is the Second Wine of Château Pichon Baron.

The vintage

A winter marked by significant rainfall was followed by a mild spring promoting homogeneous bud break and flowering despite significant cryptogamic pressure. While water constraints were recorded during the summer, good summer temperatures ensured optimal ripening until harvest.

Vinification and aging

Aging for 18 months in barrels (60% new, 40% of one wine).

Blend

Cabernet sauvignon (52%)
Merlot (48%).

Characteristics and tasting advice for Les Griffons de Pichon Baron 2018

Tasting

Color
The color reveals a dense and deep hue.

Nose
The nose finely blends fruity (black fruits) and woody fragrances.

Palate
Ample and creamy, the palate seduces with its powerful tannins, its balance and its richness. The finish harmoniously combines persistence and freshness.

Cellaring

Les Griffons de Pichon Baron 2018 is a Pauillac wine that can be cellared until around 2038 to reveal its full aromatic palette.