Château La Gaffelière, (Magnum) 2021 vs Château Pichon Baron 2006
Compare current tracked prices, stockists and core specifications. Château Pichon Baron 2006 currently starts £0.70 lower.
| Availability | In stock | In stock |
|---|---|---|
| Best current price | £127.50 | £126.80 |
| Current stockists | 1 merchant | 1 merchant |
| Producer | Château La Gaffelière | Château Pichon Baron |
| Style | Red | Red |
| Grape | Merlot, Cabernet Franc | Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc |
| Size | 1500ml | 750ml |
| Where to buy |
Château La Gaffelière, (Magnum) 2021
Château La Gaffelière 2021 comes from one of the historic estates on the southern slopes of Saint-Émilion, where the vineyards sit on a mix of limestone plateau and clay-limestone soils just below Ausone. The blend is typically dominated by Merlot with a significant proportion of Cabernet Franc, giving the wine both plush fruit and a firm, aromatic backbone. The 2021 vintage in Bordeaux was a challenging, cooler year marked by spring frost and a damp growing season, demanding meticulous vineyard work and strict selection. The best wines show restraint and classical balance rather than power, with bright acidity, moderate alcohol and a clear expression of terroir. At La Gaffelière, the result is a poised, finely structured wine that leans toward elegance and freshness.
Château Pichon Baron 2006
The 2006 vintage of Château Pichon Baron is a classic Pauillac. Powerful, poised, and built to age gracefully, this has all the hallmarks of a great Left Bank Cabernet Sauvignon. Château Pichon Baron, officially known as Château Pichon Longueville Baron, is one of Pauillac’s great Second Growths, classified in 1855. Established in the late 17th century, it sits just across the road from its famous neighbour Pichon Lalande. Under the ownership of AXA Millésimes since 1987 and the meticulous direction of Christian Seely, Pichon Baron has reasserted itself as one of the Médoc’s top estates, producing wines that combine intensity, precision, and remarkable ageing potential.
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