{"product_id":"chateau-pichon-baron-les-griffons-pauillac-2015-750ml","title":"Château Pichon Baron - Les Griffons de Pichon Baron 2018 (750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eLes Griffons de Pichon Baron is one of the second wines of the property. Created since the 2012 vintage, it has a pure and direct character.\u003cbr\u003eThe grapes which make up this wine's blend come primarily from gravelly plots of land near the Gironde estuary, a good environment for Cabernet-Sauvignon.\u003cbr\u003eLes Griffons offers a vigorous and fresh tasting experience, full-bodied and clean, overflowing with energy.\u003cbr\u003eIt can be laid down in the cellar for over 20 years or enjoyed right away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage conditions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2018 was characterised by moderate winter temperatures with no extremes. There was regular rainfall from early December to the end of March. The total rainfall was significant, exceeding 500 mm, that is to say approximately 180 mm above average. Spring was mild, followed by a very hot, dry summer. Bud break, which started in early April, was consistent. However, more heavy rainfall and optimum temperatures favoured the development of cryptogamic diseases, leading to very significant crop losses in places. Flowering started at the end of May and continued smoothly. Great care was taken to protect the health of the vines up until the end of July. Then a phase of water stress, unfavourable to grape growth, gradually increased leading up to the harvest. Average and maximum temperatures were very high between bunch closure and the end of veraison, lower than in 2003 but slightly higher than in 2005. Veraison began in the early sectors in the last week of July and mid-veraison in early August.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModerate temperatures resulted in very good ripening conditions. 2018 was comparable to 2005, with earlier development than in 2015. This early tendency for sunny weather continued until the end of the harvest. High temperatures and water stress were optimum for the anthocyanic richness of the skins and early ripening of the tannins. At the same time, the potential alcohol content increased rapidly, total acidity and malic acid levels were low and pH high.c\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Merlot were harvested from 24th September to 1st October, and the Cabernet-Sauvignon from 3rd to 8th October.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTasting note\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLes Griffons de Pichon Baron 2018 reveals a deep, almost black colour.\u003cbr\u003eThe nose is delicate, with notes of black fruits and a hint of subtle, well-integrated wood.\u003cbr\u003eThe palate is generous and full, with powerful and luscious tannins. The balance is rich and harmonious with tension. The finish is racy and refreshingly long.\u003cbr\u003eA wine for laying down, which reflects the terroir and expresses the year's full potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJean-René Matignon - Technical Director - July 2020\u003cbr\u003eBottling date: June 2nd 2020\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlend\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCabernet sauvignon 52%, Merlot 48%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAgeing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e60% in new barrels, 40% from barrels of one vintage for 18 months.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chateau Pichon Baron","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44588034818272,"sku":"120729","price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0649\/9713\/0464\/products\/chateau-pichon-baron-les-griffons-pauillac_1.jpg?v=1704834481","url":"https:\/\/www.mywineconnection.com\/products\/chateau-pichon-baron-les-griffons-pauillac-2015-750ml","provider":"My Wine Connection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}