Château Pichon Baron
Les Tourelles de Pichon Baron
Pauillac
2023
Vintage
Varietal
Merlot/Cabernet Sauvignon/Cabernet Franc
Where it is, October 2026
Too Young: holding until the full drinking arc opens in 2028.
Begin opening this bottle in 2028; its peak window runs from 2030 through 2046.
The ‘23 Les Tourelles de Pichon Baron.
Les Tourelles de Pichon Baron 2023 is a Merlot/Cabernet Sauvignon/Cabernet Franc from Pauillac, France.
Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) drinking timeline
Storage and bottle condition can shift the experience.
The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.
Tasting note
Les Tourelles de Pichon Baron 2023 has a full body, balanced acidity, and firm tannins.
The 2023 vintage
Château Pichon Baron's 2023 wine is a Merlot/Cabernet Sauvignon/Cabernet Franc from Pauillac, France.
About Château Pichon Baron
Château Pichon Baron's wine is a Merlot/Cabernet Sauvignon/Cabernet Franc from Pauillac, France.
From the cellar: pair with
Roast duck breast with blackberry and star anise
The pairing is scaled to the wine's full body.
Grilled lamb chops with rosemary and Pauillac-style jus
The wine's balanced acidity keeps the pairing lively.
Mushroom pithivier with thyme and black truffle
The pairing leaves room for the wine's firm tannins.
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Frequently Asked
What is Les Tourelles de Pichon Baron 2023?
Les Tourelles de Pichon Baron 2023 is a Merlot/Cabernet Sauvignon/Cabernet Franc from Pauillac, France.
What does Les Tourelles de Pichon Baron 2023 taste like?
Les Tourelles de Pichon Baron 2023 has a full body, balanced acidity, and firm tannins.
When should Les Tourelles de Pichon Baron 2023 be opened?
The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2028-2054. Within that arc, the peak window is 2030-2046. The full arc is the broader period the wine may drink well; the peak window is when it is most likely to show its best balance. Storage, fill level, cork condition, and preference can shift the decision. Taste before adding more air or holding the rest.
What pairs with Les Tourelles de Pichon Baron 2023?
Pair this wine with Roast duck breast with blackberry and star anise; Grilled lamb chops with rosemary and Pauillac-style jus; or Mushroom pithivier with thyme and black truffle.