![]() Once again, however, as Liv-ex's James Miles opined, when weighed up against certain back vintages the sentiment may be that there's "no rush"to go out and get the 2014 although the disparity in pricing between recent back vintages is not as scattered as it is with other properties.īefore Pichon's release the highest raise had come from La Mission Haut-Brion, which quietly came out at the end of yesterday behind Cos d'Estournel, Haut-Brion, Talbot and Troplong-Mondot. The rise is the steepest of all the releases so far and places the 2014 at around £650 a case, a similar level to the current case prices of the estate's 2006, 20 vintages.Ī 92-94 point potential from Neal Martin is roughly the same as the 2012 which was originally reviewed by Robert Parker (and recently confirmed 93 by Parker in his in-bottle tastings), though the 2012 is currently cheaper by around £50 a case.Equally, the 2008 is £680 a case, only slightly more expensive, and has 95 Parker points.*Īlthough Martin described the wine as "ghtly wound"and "contained"in his notes, he also said that it had "remarkable precision"and suggested it was a possible replacement for lovers of Latour lamenting the first growth's departure from the system. ![]() It’s still tight and minty, just lacking a little drive on the finish, which is nonetheless seductive and showing plenty of grip and good length.Released at €66 per bottle ex-negociant, the price is 22% above the 2013 bottle price of €54 and 1.5% above the 2012 (€65 p/b) -although of all the major estates Pichon Baron was one of those that cut the furthest last campaign -17%. Rich and very tannic, this shows quite high acidity that gives a youthful raciness and intensity. The nose is very ripe and oaky, with sweet blackberry and blackcurrant fruit, although the oak is rather dominant now. Medium to full-bodied, ripe, layered, and beautifully textured, it’s a classy wine from this estate that’s going to benefit from 3-4 years of bottle age and keep for two decades.ĭecanter 93 points – From a cool year that is probably underrated, as the grapes ripened fully. Possessing deep ruby/plum color as well as terrific notes of blackberries, smoke tobacco, graphite, chocolate, and hints of cedar, it has a regal, understated, yet concentrated style that builds with time in the glass. Jeb Dunnuck 95 points – More reserved and classically styled than the 2015, the 2014 Pichon-Longueville Baron is nevertheless a beautiful wine and up with the top wines in the vintage. The only drawback is that it might be unfairly overshadowed by the 2015 Pichon Baron! This will be one of those over-performing Pauillacs, perhaps like the 1990 Pichon Baron, that will delight for years to come. This is clearly fulfilling its potential that it showed from barrel. The palate is medium-bodied with very impressive depth and concentration on the entry, a superb line of acidity and outstanding precision on the finish. ![]() But peeking underneath are some wonderful blackberry, cedar and graphite aromas that just sing of Pauillac and exude typicity. Wine Advocate 94 points – The 2014 Pichon-Longueville Baron was broody at first, as if a big ”No Entry” sign had been placed in front of the aromatics. ![]() Tasted blind at the annual Southwold tasting.Antonio Galloni It is just a beautiful, quite delicious Pauillac. Maybe there is a touch more Merlot here, suggesting Pichon Lalande (when in fact it is Pichon Baron!) The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin, very well defined with great depth, mineral-driven towards the finish that possesses wonderful harmony and length. Vinous 93 points – The 2014 Pichon Baron has a similar bouquet to the Pichon Lalande: very precise and classic Pauillac replete with black fruit, graphite and perhaps a little more undergrowth.
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