TN: 2003 Château Pichon-Longueville Baron (France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Pauillac)

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  • 2003 Château Pichon-Longueville Baron - France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Pauillac (1/2/2020)
    Decanted 4 hrs. Looking at my last note on this was in Dec of 06, and I recall distinctly how the forward, ripe fruit dominated its youthful profile. 13 years later, this is like a chunky adolescence going through a growth spurt, and shaping out to its proper adult size. While still carrying a good deal of rich cassis goodness, there is a lot more apparent structure present, making for a more satisfying whole. Very classy and my guess is this has some years yet before it really hits it stride. (94 pts.)

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Besides Les Grand Chenes and Gruaud Larose, this is one of my few meaningful 2003 Bordeaux purchases. Glad to hear that it has not become a roasted, sweet firewater freak show.

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Had the 2003 LMHB (among others) recently with dinner, just a few days before Christmas. I didn’t expect much, and was pleasantly surprised given my past experiences with ‘03 Bdx in general.