Chateau Pichon Longueville Baron Les Tourelles de Longueville Pauillac 2009
Grape varietals & region: A blend of 63% merlot, 30% cabernet-sauvignon, 7% petit verdot. Château Pichon-Longueville Baron, often referred to simply as "Pichon Baron", is a well-regarded wine estate in the Pauillac appellation of Bordeaux's Haut-Médoc wine region
Taste profile: Chateau A heady concoction of inky dark fruit, graphite, new leather, licorice, lavender, spice and grilled herbs soars out of the glass. Rich and expansive yet retains a super-classic vertical feel. Plush, silky tannins add to its immeasurable pedigree.
Winemaking process: Grapes are harvested and sorted by hand, and then macerated for 20-30 days and fermented at 28-32°C in temperature controlled stainless steel vats of varying size. The wine is then transferred into oak barrels for aging after finishing its malolactic fermentation.