Château Pichon Longueville Baron, 2ème Cru Classé, Pauillac
    Château Pichon-Longueville

    Château Pichon Longueville Baron, 2ème Cru Classé, Pauillac, 1988

    94/100
    Vinous
    92/100
    Inside Bordeaux
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    Broking
    1. 1988

      12x75cl

      DP

      £1,920.00

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    Critic Reviews

    94/100
    Neal Martin,
    Vinous
    Christian Seely advised that magnums of the 1988 Pichon Baron are now far superior to bottles. Only one way to find out. Two magnums tasted and both completely vindicate Seely's view. The bouquet is the personification of a mature Pauillac on the nose with graphite and cedar-infused black fruit. There's a hint of cassis in the background. Impeccable provenance and format mean that it is fresher and more vibrant than bottled examples. The palate is medium-bodied with finely chiseled tannins. It is not as extravagant as the monumental 1989 or 1990, yet the Cabernet Sauvignon drives this along. Replete with a sensual smooth texture on the finish and a saline, almost briny aftertaste, this is irresistible. Tasted at the 1988 Bordeaux dinner at Noble Rot Mayfair.
    drinking window 2024 - 2045
    date of review 07/2024
    92/100
    Jane Anson,
    Inside Bordeaux
    Welcoming, tobacco and undergrowth aromatics, touches of smoked earth, grilled almonds, fine tannins, showcasing the finessed side of Cabernet as it ages. This has a gentle power, wild strawberry puree, brambled fruits with fresh acidities, lilting, subtle and a lovely moment to drink. Don't expect a Pauillac powerhouse here, but there is life in the glass, a mouthwatering finish and it has something to say. 55-60hl/h yield.
    drinking window 2022 - 2034
    date of review 06/2022

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    country:
    France
    region:
    Bordeaux
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    abv:
    12.5%

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