2004 Chateau Pichon Baron 2eme Cru Classe, Pauillac 1x750ml

Vinous 93

The 2004 Pichon-Baron has a lilting bouquet of blackberry, wild strawberry, rose petals and dried herbs, conservative in style but clean and precise. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-grained tannin, and quite sappy in the mouth. This 2004 has plenty of personality and sports an attractive estuarine personality, showing traces of brine and seaweed toward the fresh, bright, vivid finish. It should drink well for many years. Tasted at the Pichon-Baron vertical at the chateau. [Neal Martin, 30/01/2019]

Anticipated maturity: 2018-2038

Robert Parker 94

Tasted at the London Pichon-Baron off-line. This is a great, great 2004 " a huge success for Christian Seely in a more challenging growing season than the ensuing one. A soaring blackberry, blueberry, cedar and wild strawberry nose with a touch of violets. Very fine tannins on the full-bodied palate, superb focus, elegant and feminine with a touch of burst toast and graphite on the finish. Great persistency. Quintessential Pauillac " at its finest. Drink 2012-2025. Tasted May 2009. [Neal Martin, 01/05/2009]

Anticipated maturity: 2012-2025