2016 Château Pichon-Longueville Baron
Community Tasting Note
Jeff Leve wrote:
99 Points
Friday, July 8, 2022 - With a tannic, racy edge to all the fresh, ripe, sweet, fleshy, currants on the palate, the wine kicks off with espresso, tobacco leaf, currants, black cherries, cigar box, underbrush, red fruits, and chalk. Simply put, this is fabulous! The tannins are perfectly ripe giving you the structure to show off all the layers of supple, textured, fresh, pure, racy fruits. The seamless finish grabs your palate and keeps it. This is in contention as the finest vintage of Pichon Baron produced by Jean Rene Matignon. Drink from 2022-2060.
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Comment posted by anthroman:
7/8/2022 3:55:00 PM - Thanks so much for the note, Jeff! I've only got 3 bottles of this bad boy, and am wary of trying one too young. Based on your recent experience, when might be a good "early maturity" time to pop a cork?
Comment posted by Jeff Leve:
7/9/2022 10:10:00 AM - Even though you can pop a bottle now, I would wait if you only have a few bottles until 2030.
Comment posted by Lord of the Bottles:
7/14/2022 12:41:00 AM - Great note as always Jeff! Curious how long you’d recommend a decant or was this pop n pour?
Comment posted by Jeff Leve:
7/14/2022 8:18:00 AM - I'd give it 3 hours.
Comment posted by Jeff Leve:
7/14/2022 8:18:00 AM - I'd give it 3 hours.