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2003 Château Pichon-Longueville Baron
Red Bordeaux Blend
- France
- Bordeaux
- Médoc
- Pauillac
Community Tasting Notes 382
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llink wrote: 94 points
April 11, 2024 - Decanted for several hours. Served blind in a flight of 9 cabernet based wines from the 2003 vintage. My #2 wine and the groups consensus #1 wine. The nose shows some age with a bit of funk, mint, vanilla and some green leafy matter. Medium weight palate, solid fruit wrapped in a great silky, lithe and fresh texture. Drying tannins and some heat on the finish, which goes on for a while.
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Lcgrady Likes this wine: 96 points
March 30, 2024 - Opened it and the nose was pencil, slate/crushed rock...30 min later, tobacco and a touch of floral... 30 min later fruit: blackberry, plum, raspberry and so smooth! Drinking great, right now!
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djhammond Likes this wine: 96 points
March 13, 2024 - Nearly 2 years since last tasting, this has moved into a great spot, and is nailing itself as one of the heavyweights from 2003, and probably the best Pichon Baron drinking after the 1989, 1990, and 2000. I personally think this benefits from a couple of hours in the decanter, to release its aromas, and blow off excess tannin. The nose is mature and aromatic with blackcurrant, blackberry, and tobacco, with spice on the palate, and the finish is perfectly balanced, if on the shorter side. This should stay at this level for the next decade at least.
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Rpfe Likes this wine: 95 points
February 26, 2024 - Decanted 1 hour beforehand and drunk over 2 days.I was surprised how good this was.I feared an over ripe fruit bomb in this hot year,but clearly well made with the benefits of cabernet blend to the fore.Tannins are evolved with nice balance.Drinking à point and will continue for a few years yet.
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Jeff Leve wrote: 96 points
February 20, 2024 - Blackberries, charcoal, smoke, cigar wrapper, sea salt, currants and tobacco leaf with crushed rock accents firm the nose. The nose is great, and the palate is even better. Loads of creamy blackberries, spicy currants, black cherries, blue fruit, with the perfect hint of chalk and chocolate on the backend. No decanting needed. Pop, pour, and enjoy the night. Drink from 2024-2034.
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By James Lawther MW
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By Yohan Castaing
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By Jeb Dunnuck
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By Stephen Brook
Pichon Baron Masterclass DFWE 17, 11/12/2017 (link)(Château Pichon Baron, Pauillac, France, Red) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Jancis Robinson, MW
9/6/2013 (link)(Ch Pichon-Longueville (Baron) Pauillac Red) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Julia Harding, MW
3/21/2013 (link)(Ch Pichon-Longueville (Baron) Pauillac Red) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Chris Kissack
March 2013, 3/1/2013 (link)(Château Pichon-Baron Pauillac Red) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Jancis Robinson, MW
10/1/2010 (link)(Ch Pichon-Longueville (Baron) Pauillac Red) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Jancis Robinson, MW
3/18/2008 (link)(Ch Pichon-Longueville (Baron) Pauillac Red) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Julia Harding, MW
1/23/2008 (link)(Ch Pichon-Longueville (Baron) Pauillac Red) Subscribe to see review text.
The World of Fine Wine
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December 2007, Issue #18 (link)
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JancisRobinson.com
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By Jancis Robinson, MW
11/3/2005 (link)(Ch Pichon-Longueville (Baron) Pauillac Red) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Chris Kissack
October 2005 (link)(Chateau Pichon-Baron Pauillac) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Chris Kissack
October 2005 (link)(Château Pichon-Baron Pauillac Red) Subscribe to see review text.
Vinous
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By Stephen Tanzer
May/June 2005, IWC Issue #120 (link)(Chateau Pichon Longueville Baron Pauillac) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Jancis Robinson, MW
4/7/2005 (link)(Ch Pichon-Longueville (Baron) Pauillac Red) Subscribe to see review text.
Vinous
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By Stephen Tanzer
May/June 2004, IWC Issue #114 (link)(Chateau Pichon Longueville Baron Pauillac) Subscribe to see review text.
Sommelier Journal
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By Beverley Blanning, MW
July 2008 (link)(Château Pichon-Longueville Baron) 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot. Transparent, but still dark. Chalky, indistinct nose, showing some black fruits. Noticeably present oak, with some alcohol evident on the nose. Extremely tannic, oaky palate. Fruit ripe, but definitely dry, not fresh or juicy. Lower acidity means a shorter finish. Will this last? Drink in six to 12 years. Winery Spotlight: Château Pichon-Longueville
RJonWine.com
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By Richard Jennings
10/7/2006 (link) 92 points(Château Pichon-Longueville Baron) Intriguing caramel and faint chocolate nose; tight, plum, cherry palate with a hint of hoisin, sweet tannins; medium finish
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2003
- Type Red
- Producer Château Pichon-Longueville Baron
- Varietal Red Bordeaux Blend
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard n/a
- Country France
- Region Bordeaux
- SubRegion Médoc
- Appellation Pauillac
- UPC Codes 055317037508, 070027483940, 071570017675, 087000331617, 087000337503, 087000347335, 3251092809621, 3258690087178, 3612170011921, 3760020090913, 3760020096175, 3760020097615, 400005873379, 616773325150, 649185000377, 649185968011
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 261 (2%)
- In Cellars 7,959 (63%)
- Consumed 4,366 (35%)
Food Pairing
Community Recommendations
artichoke heart risotto, Brisket and ribs, Brussels sprouts, Chicken Ballotine Stuffed with Spinach Mushroom and leeks, Home w/ brisket, mashed potatoes, osso bucco, Porterhouse, Prime rib, Smoked chicken with chimichurriWho Likes This Wine
99% Like It 134 votes
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- ProducerChâteau Pichon-Longueville Baron
- VarietyRed Bordeaux Blend
- CountryFrance
- RegionBordeaux
- SubRegionMédoc
- AppellationPauillac
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