Appellation: Pauillac
RP Score: 93/100
Best Drink Period: 2015-2035
Suggested Decanting time: 3 hours
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RegionBORDEAUX, France
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Grape65% Cabernet Sauvignon
- 30% Merlot
- 5% Cabernet Franc
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Bottle Size75CL
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ColourRed
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SweetnessDry
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BodyFull-Bodied
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Food MatchSteak
- Lamb
- Aged cheese
Critic Reviews
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate (June 2015)
The 2005 Pichon Baron has a dense ruby/purple color, sweet crème de cassis fruit, lots of cedar wood and forest floor, medium to full body, ripe tannin, and a long finish of a good 30+ seconds. This is a beauty and one of the most successful Pauillacs of this vintage.
James Suckling - WineSpectator.com (March 2006)
Lovely blackberry and toasted oak character follows through to a full-bodied palate, with round and juicy tannins and a long, very fruity finish. Yummy.
Stephen Tanzer - International Wine Cellar (June 2008)
Dark red-ruby. Multidimensional nose offers deep aromas of currant, cedar, coffee, tobacco and minerals. The palate offers a rare combination of sweetness, energy and depth, with superb grip and a layered texture to the flavors of plum, cedar, tobacco and minerals. The finish features sweet, noble tannins and outstanding length.
Steven Spurrier- Decanter Magazine (April 2006)
Black-red, marvellous expression of very ripe Cabernet Sauvignon, with quite a bit of lifted florality over the cassis, intense fruit restrained and polished by finely grained tannins.