Red Wine

Pauillac (Grand Cru Classé)

Château Pichon Baron · Pauillac, France

About this wine

Ranked as a Second Growth in the historic 1855 Bordeaux classification, Château Pichon Baron is a quintessential Pauillac. This full-bodied French red masterfully blends Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, reflecting the gravelly soils of its prestigious terroir. Featuring high acidity and a classic 12.8% ABV, it is built with significant structural integrity and aging potential. When bringing this commanding wine to the table, it beautifully complements savory, protein-rich dishes, pairing effortlessly with roasted beef, lamb, wild game meat, and poultry.

At a glance

TypeRed Wine
GrapesMerlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
StyleAssemblage/Bordeaux Red Blend
RegionPauillac, France
WineryChâteau Pichon Baron
BodyFull-bodied
AcidityHigh
ABV12.8%
Vintages1950 to 2020 (68 vintages listed)

Food pairings

This wine pairs well with: Beef, Lamb, Game Meat, Poultry.

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Wine attributes derived from the open X-Wines dataset (CC BY 4.0). Vintage lists and ratings in the dataset are a 2012 to 2021 snapshot and are not shown as live data.

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