The cellars themselves extend beneath the pool in front of the château, the cool waters above helping to moderate the temperature below. Soon after AXA had bought the property, they had a new, circular winery built, using a design by architects Patrick Dillon and Jean de Gastines. The length is truly impressive, almost captivating. Full-bodied and elegant, powerful and refined on the palate. The nose is still somewhat hesitant, with hints of toast, cedar and dark fruit. Since 2001 the selection policy applied in the vineyard and in the winery has been stepped up considerably, concentrating on the historic terroir of Pichon Baron (only 40 hectares used for the First Wine), the quintessence of the vineyard. Chteau Pichon Baron 2000 has a deep, dark colour. Available at 2022 June 10 Fine & Rare Wine.

The Château Pichon Baron vineyards cover 73 hectares of gravely soil, to the south of Pauillac. Chateau Pichon Baron 2000 Pauillac Bottle (12) The Incredible Cellar of a Distinguished New Englander. Chateau Pichon-Longueville Baron had a renaissance when the AXA insurance group took over. Pichon Baron 2000 (RP97) Red This is one of the great wines of the vintage, and certainly a candidate for one of the finest wines made at this estate under. The property was run by Jean-Michel Cazes until he took retirement in 2000, and since then Christian Seely has been in charge, with Jean-René Matignon as their technical director. AXA Millésimes already includes a string of leading Bordeaux châteaux, such as Château Petit-Village and Château Suduiraut, and also owns an estate in Portugal – Quinta do Noval – and in Hungary’s Tokaj region, Disznóko. After half a century in the ownership of the Bouteillier family, Pichon Baron was acquired by AXA Millésimes in 1987.

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