TN: 2000 Château Pichon-Longueville Baron (France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Pauillac)

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  • 2000 Château Pichon-Longueville Baron - France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Pauillac (6/29/2021)
    This was not showing at full potential. Funk, gravel, cigar, red currants, earth and minerals. A lot of sediment in this bottle. Medium to long finish. I would actually hold this for another 5 years. Plenty of life left. (92 pts.)

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Ah didn’t see it before. I popped one open last weekend and found the oak to be intrusive. Not sure if it will integrate or where it will go from here. Somewhat dissapointed given the vintage.

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This needs some time at this stage.

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This used to be one of the stars of the vintage…

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Thanks for the note. I’ve got one of these in the fridge but sounds like it will need a few years.

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Used to be?

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I bought a six-pack of these right after they came out. We had one right after purchasing and one around 6 years ago, and they were both excellent. Sounds like I may give these a few more years.

Ed

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The reviews above seem to be rating it considerably lower than I would have expected…

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I am in no way worried. The wine will always have the last word.

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Had the wine in 2011 and gave it 96. Just wasn’t showing well and the Figgins 2013 was drinking much better on this night.

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I hope so. I had this at the Domaine way back in 2003 or 2004 and was blown away. Have not touched a single bottle since, mais l’heure approche…