Chateau Pichon Longueville Baron 2eme Cru 2006

Lobenberg: Schwarz-Rubinrot, etwas durchscheinend. Wuchtige Schwarzbeerennase, ganz leichte Süße. Im Mund völlig unerwartet feinfruchtig und zart, viel rote Frucht, viel Kirsche. Für Baron ungewohnt burgundisch mit feiner Säure und großer Länge. Völlig geschliffene, feine und seidige Tannine, überragende Balance und Harmonie. Das wird ein Spaßmacher in Reinkultur, Trinkfreude pur, Finesse ohne Ende. 93-94/100

James Suckling: 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. 94/100

Jeff Leve: Firm, crisp, full-bodied, youthful, tannic, and structured, this classically styled wine offers a classic austere lean to its layers of ripe, dark red, and black fruits. It is a crisp and crunchy Pauillac that could use air, more time, or both. Drink from 2026-2050. 93/100

Jancis Robinson: 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc. Aged 20 months in oak barrels (80% new). Deep garnet hue. Dark fruit (blackcurrant) with a hint of vanilla oak. Cabernet element definitely comes through. Muscular in character, the tannins powerful and taught. Sufficient weight but after the generosity of 2005 seems a little reserved. Pauillac power evident. 17/20