{"product_id":"chateau-pichon-longueville-baron-black-gift-box-2016-6-flasker","title":"Château Pichon-Longueville Baron Black Gift Box 2016 (6 flasker)","description":"\u003cp\u003eChâteau Pichon-Longueville Baron 2016 comes in a highly limited black gift box directly from the château, making this 6-bottle release a particularly special collector’s item. A Second Growth from Pauillac with a reputation as a true “super second,” it combines depth, precision, and remarkable power with the finesse that has made Pichon Baron one of Bordeaux’s most admired estates.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMakuprofiili\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 2016 vintage shows a deep garnet-purple color and opens with a beautifully composed bouquet of warm red and black currants, black plum preserves, truffle, tapenade, rose hip tea, sandalwood, Chinese five spice, and a subtle iron-like minerality. It is an aromatic profile that feels both classic and layered, with lovely freshness beneath the richness.\n\nOn the palate, the wine is medium- to full-bodied with firm structure, polished intensity, and a core of mineral-driven black fruit. Exotic spice, herbal accents, and refined tannins carry through to a long, persistent finish. Built for the cellar, this is a wine with excellent aging potential and the kind of balance that should reward many years of development.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eViininvalmistus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePichon Baron is located in Pauillac, where Cabernet Sauvignon thrives on the gravelly soils that define the Left Bank’s greatest wines, complemented here by Merlot and Cabernet Franc for added depth and nuance. The estate works with meticulous attention to detail, adapting vineyard practices to each vintage’s weather conditions, and harvesting is carried out entirely by hand with careful parcel-by-parcel and cluster selection. In the cellar, fermentation is followed by a maceration period of three to four weeks, malolactic fermentation, and aging in barrel, with the final blend assembled only after tasting dozens of individual lots to capture the best expression of the vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRuoka \u0026amp; tarjoilu\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a natural match for rich dishes such as beef tenderloin, côte de boeuf, lamb rack, duck breast, or slow-braised short ribs, as well as mushroom-based dishes and mature hard cheeses. Serve at around 16-18°C, and consider decanting for at least 1-2 hours if opening young to allow the aromatics and tannins to unfold more fully.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTuottaja\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChâteau Pichon Longueville Baron dates back to 1689 and was originally part of a single estate before being divided in the 19th century following Baron Joseph de Pichon Longueville’s death. Classified as a Second Growth in the 1855 Bordeaux Classification, the château regained major prominence in the 1980s after being acquired by AXA, with Jean-Michel Cazes leading a period of significant investment in vineyards, winery facilities, and selection standards. Today, Pichon Baron is regarded as one of Pauillac’s most accomplished estates and a benchmark for concentrated, meticulously crafted Bordeaux.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château Pichon Longueville Baron","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49122437857522,"sku":"FW-5469","price":1338.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/4810\/5202\/files\/pichonlonguevillebaronblackgiftbox20166flasker-32.png?v=1777476031","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.fi\/products\/chateau-pichon-longueville-baron-black-gift-box-2016-6-flasker","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}