![]() With low acidity, beautiful purity of fruit, sweet tannins, and a great finish, it’s in the early to middle range of its drink window and has another two decades of sensational drinking ahead. It makes a mockery of so many Bordeaux today that are made in a so-called elegant style yet lack the fat, richness, and density to ever hit this high a level. It’s deep, full-bodied, and sexy, with incredible amounts of texture and opulence that keeps you coming back to the glass. Pauillac, 2me cru class In original wooden case 12 bottles per lot. This still ruby/plum-coloured beauty boasts a phenomenal nose of blackcurrants, tobacco leaf, lead pencil shavings, and new saddle leather. The best since the 1990, the 2000 Pichon-Longueville Baron is just now starting to shed some baby fat and develop additional complexity and layers. Tasted along with 16 other top wines from the 2000 vintage, the Pichon Baron stood out in its intensity, focus and brilliant array of flavors - violets, cassis. Here is a vintage which will remain a benchmark for its perfectly restrained powerfulness, a marvellous expression of the distinction of the land backed by the remarkable quality of the tannins. Chteau Pichon-Longueville Baron 2000, Chteau Pichon-Longueville Baron, Bordeaux, France, Red wine Users 97p Pros 93p 95 Tb points The Tb points given to this wine are the world’s most valid and most up-to-date evaluation of the quality of the wine. ![]() The length is truly impressive, almost captivating. Full-bodied and elegant, powerful and refined on the palate. Subscribing to Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux will give you full access to our Tasting Reports & Tasting Notes, allowing you to search the entire wine database. The nose is still somewhat hesitant, with hints of toast, cedar and dark fruit. ![]()
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