{"product_id":"chateau-pichon-longueville-au-baron-de-pichon-longueville-black-giftbox-2014-2015-2016","title":"Château Pichon-Longueville au Baron de Pichon-Longueville Black Giftbox 2014, 2015, 2016","description":"\u003cp\u003eA limited presentation case from Château Pichon-Longueville Baron brings together one bottle each of the acclaimed 2014, 2015 and 2016 vintages. It offers a compelling snapshot of Pauillac across three distinct growing seasons, from the precise, cedar-scented 2014 to the richly framed 2016. The château has been a Second Growth since the 1855 Bordeaux Classification.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe three wines each express Pauillac’s characteristic depth and structure in their own way. The 2014 opens with blackberry, cedar and graphite, leading to a medium-bodied palate with concentrated fruit, bright acidity and a precise finish. The 2015 is perfumed and elegant, with chocolate-covered cherry, redcurrant, mulberry and baking-spice notes, supported by fine, firm tannins. The 2016 is deeper and more firmly structured, showing red and blackcurrant, black plum, truffle, tapenade and exotic spice, with a long, subtly herbal finish.\n\nAll three vintages have the structure to reward cellaring. The supplied reviews suggest the 2015 can develop gracefully for more than 30 years; the 2014 and 2016 should also benefit from further time in bottle, though exact drinking windows will depend on storage and personal preference.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe château’s Pauillac vineyards benefit from the gravel-rich soils typical of the appellation, which favour Cabernet Sauvignon and help give the wines their signature structure and mineral character. Vineyard work is adapted to each season, and the grapes are hand-harvested and carefully selected by variety, vine age and plot. Fermentation and maceration take place in vats, followed by malolactic fermentation and ageing in barrel; the final blend is shaped through repeated tastings of individual lots, with the proportions varying by vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eServe at around 16–18°C. These structured Pauillacs pair naturally with roast or grilled beef, lamb, venison and other richly flavoured meats; mature hard cheeses are also a good match. Decant the younger bottles for about one to two hours to let them open, adjusting the time according to how they show. For older bottles, decant carefully shortly before serving to separate any sediment without over-aerating the wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFounded in 1689, Château Pichon-Longueville Baron became a separate estate in the mid-19th century, when Baron Joseph de Pichon Longueville’s holdings were divided among his children. The château was classified as a Deuxième Cru Classé in 1855. After its acquisition by AXA in the 1980s, significant investment in facilities, vineyard selection and winemaking helped restore its standing; its Grand Vin is widely regarded as a leading ‘Super Second’ of Pauillac.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château Pichon Longueville Baron","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54255041446225,"sku":"FW-5464","price":602.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/pichonlonguevillebaronblackgiftbox201420152016-31.png?v=1783456058","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/chateau-pichon-longueville-au-baron-de-pichon-longueville-black-giftbox-2014-2015-2016","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}