1955 | Pichon Baron | Pauillac-Medoc

Introduction

Red Wine: 1955 | Pichon Baron | Pauillac-Medoc

Chteau Pichon Baron`s Grand Vin is a 2nd Cru Class and comes from the oldest vines grown on the historic plots of the Pauillac estate which was founded in the late 17th century.

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Producer: Pichon Baron

Vintage: 1955

Size: 750ml

ABV: 12.5%

Varietal: Bordeaux Blend Red

Country/Region: France, Bordeaux

Chteau Pichon Baron`s Grand Vin is a 2nd Cru Class and comes from the oldest vines grown on the historic plots of the Pauillac estate which was founded in the late 17th century. A rare find from the 1955 vintage, which was described by Robert Parker as follows, “This is one of the finest old vintages of Pichon-Longueville I have tasted. The wine is fine and dense.

Producer Information

Chteau Pichon-Longueville Baron, often referred to simply as “Pichon Baron”, is a well-regarded wine estate in the Pauillac appellation of Bordeaux’s Haut-Mdoc wine region, on the so-called “left bank” of the Gironde estuary.It was rated as a second growth in the 1855 Bordeaux Classification and as with other top Pauillac wines, the grand vin is prized for its combination of powerful dark fruits, finesse and elegance, and the ability to age for many decades.The estate vineyard is situated at the southern end of Pauillac, bordering the Saint-Julien appellation, and sits across the road from Chteau Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande and Chteau Latour.Chteau Pichon-Longueville Baron’s estate vineyards cover some 73 hectares (180 acres) and are planted to roughly 60 percent Cabernet Sauvignon and 35 percent Merlot, with smaller amounts of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot.After fermentation in vats the best batches of young wine are earmarked for Pichon Baron and aged in new wood for around three months. Then a second assessment is made and the final blend is decided.