Chateau Pichon Longueville Baron, Pauillac 2014 Napa

Chateau Pichon Longueville Baron, Pauillac 2014 NapaDark crimson. So fragrant delicate cassis, notes of graphite and a rocky dusty inviting layer, opening up to ripe black fruit. Already complex on the nose. Rich, thick tannin texture, quite chewy but not tough as the grain is very fine. Embryonic still and long. Jancis Robinson (17)

with a wave of barky cinnamon sweet spice

Aromas of hazelnut laden pastries and candied fruit with citrus and herbaceous hints bringing a refreshing element to the very long finish

slightly toasty nose

Tastefully juicy and in symbiosis with the olfactory notes

nashi pear and fried stone fruits

ripe fruit

Lovely right now but will also benefit from 5 - 10 years cellaring

lovely sweet spice - warm star anise with a touch of cinnamon

with full-bodied

The fresh feel continues on to the palate

where the poor soil gives wines with a distinct mineral spine

stone fruit and minerals with an intense lime acidity to keep the energy up