Jamessuckling.com | JS 94
Published: Jun 8, 2021

This shows lovely richness and balance for a 2006, with medium, round tannins that envelop the palate and plenty of currant, chocolate and cedar undertones. It’s long and pretty. Developing nicely. Drink or hold.

The Wine Advocate | RP 91
Published: Apr 30, 2012
Drink: 2018-2038

Tasted at Bordeaux Index's annual 10-Year On tasting in London. The 2006 Chateau Pichon Baron has more red than black fruit on the nose, quite showy with hints of creme de cassis and then later it calms down to reveal classic pencil lead aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with a gentle grip in the mouth. This is quite assertive and grippy, although later vintages have evinced more precision and mineralite on the finish. Still, this is a fine if rather burly Pichon Baron. Tasted January 2016.

Pichonbaron.com

Our Grand Vin Château Pichon Baron 2nd Grand Cru Classé in 1855 comes from the very oldest vines grown on the historic plots of the estate. This authentic Pauillac offers an amazing sensory experience with its black fruit flavours and spicy hints. Château Pichon Baron shows great elegance, intensity and exceptional length on the palate.
It is a wine that improves year after year and can age for over 40 years in the cellar.

Vintage conditions
In the vineyard, the harvest potential was good and we planned leaf thinning and green harvest from early July for the young vines until mid-August for the older ones. All the care lavished on the vineyard throughout the year had served to enhance all the qualities of the vintage.

Harvest
The harvest took place for two weeks without a break from September 20th to October 6th. The evolution of the grapes was checked every day to detect the right taste so as to pick them at optimal ripeness and in perfect condition.

Tasting note
Château Pichon Baron 2006 has a wonderful garnet red colour. The nose offers aromas of spices and red fruit, such as redcurrants and blackcurrants. There is woodiness with lightly toasted notes. The attack on the palate is fleshy and precise. Tannins are noticeable and well-structured. The finish is mineral, salty and lively with great freshness on the palate. An archetypal long-lived wine, 2006 can be enjoyed after being decanted for at least two hours.

Jean-René Matignon - Directeur Technique - May 2018
Bottling date: June 26th 2008

Blend
Cabernet sauvignon 70%, Merlot 28%, Cabernet franc 2%

Ageing
80% in new barrels, 20% from barrels of one vintage for 20 months

Wine Analyse
Alcohol content:13% vol.