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Château Pibran 2010

Pauillac|Red wine

4.1/5 (29 customers)

16/20

RVF

16,5/20

Bettane & Desseauve

18/20

Gault & Millau

3*Coup de Coeur

Hachette

90/100

Robert Parker

92/100

Wine Spectator

“Still developing but already focused and complex, the bouquet blends very ripe, almost candied black fruits with spices, licorice, and well-integrated vanilla and toasted notes. This harmonious character from the aging process is reflected in a full-bodied and rich palate, as elegant as it is powerful. The lingering and expressive finish unfolds with fine tannins that promise excellent aging potential.” (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2014) - Delivered in a wooden case for orders of 6 bottles of this wine

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Estate

Château Pibran

Vintage

2010

Designation

Pauillac

Region

Bordeaux

Grape Varieties

50% Merlot, 50% Cabernet Sauvignon

Regions

Garonne basses

Viticulture

traditional culture

Grape Harvest

manual

Wine Production

Fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks for 15 days, followed by maceration for 20 to 25 days

Livestock Farming

in barrels (50% new oak and 50% one-year-old barrels) for 18 months

Alcohol content

13,5%

Eye

intense, deep, almost black color

Nose

unfolds notes of strawberry and rose petals, followed by ripe dark berries

Palate

Full-bodied, distinguished, with pronounced yet refined tannins; a smooth, refreshing, invigorating, and noble finish

Serve

at 17-18°C

Open

1 hour before

Drink starting at

2016

Drink before

2025

Food and Wine Pairings

Enjoy it with red meat, a leg of lamb, a mushroom fricassee...

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Bettane & Desseauve

Wine rated (2014 guide) 16,5/20 (Reference wine)

Rated Estate (2016 Guide) Selected (An estate or winery that impressed us with one or more of its wines, though we are unable to offer a general assessment of the style of its entire lineup)

About the wine:

Slightly more taut than the 2009, this vintage produces a supple, smooth wine with great finesse. The finish features structured, flavorful tannins.

About the estate:

Owned by Axa, this vineyard is ideally situated on a gravelly ridge, with such prestigious neighbors as Pontet-Canet and d’Armailhac. With the acquisition of Château Tour Pibran in 2001, the choice of vineyard plots allowed Jean-René Matignon and the teams at Pichon-Baron to select the best for Pibran and to create a second wine.

Guide Hachette des vins

Wine rated (2014 guide) 3***Étoiles (Exceptional wine)

Rated Estate: Award-Winning Wines (This producer's wines regularly receive awards from the guide)

About the wine:

Pibran is vinified by the same teams as Château Pichon Baron, which is also owned by Axa Millésimes. Completely restructured following the insurance company’s acquisition of the neighboring estate (Tour Pibran), this estate has now risen to the ranks of the greatest, judging by its wine, which stands out for its remarkable presence. Still developing but already concentrated and complex, the bouquet blends very ripe, almost candied black fruits with spices, licorice, and well-integrated vanilla and toasty notes. This harmonious character from the aging process is reflected in a full-bodied and rich palate that is as elegant as it is powerful. The finish is lingering and expressive, building on fine tannins that promise excellent aging potential. This wine will reveal its full potential in three to five years and can be cellared for a good decade.

Guide des Vins Gault & Millau

Wine rated (2012 guide) 18/20 (Outstanding)

About the wine:

Cradled by a disconcerting sensuality, the flavors emerge from beneath this delicate robe. The smooth, velvety mouthfeel, composed of dark fruits, unleashes its full-bodied character, and the wine’s structure bursts forth with exemplary complexity. Time will reveal its full potential. Masterful!

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Wine rated (2013 guide) 90/100 (Excellent wine)

Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)

About the wine:

A standout of the vintage, this understated Pauillac from the owners of Pichon Longueville comes from a 42-hectare vineyard, with the blend divided equally between the two grape varieties, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Classic notes of barbecue smoke intertwined with blackcurrant, forest floor, and cedar leap from the glass; this is a deep purple, full-bodied wine with a creamy, rich, and dense texture, ready to drink within 3–4 years. Furthermore, it should age for up to two decades. It’s not an overly expensive wine, as consumers don’t follow it closely—something my readers should take note of.

About the estate:

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide to the Best Wines of France

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Wine rated (2015 guide) 16/20 (Very good wine)

Rated Estate (2016 Guide) Selected (Please note that this guide is a ranking, and as such, all the estates listed here—even those without a star—represent, in our view, the very best of French wine production.)

About the wine:

Open and appealing, the 2010 is crisp, with plenty of fruit and a lovely balance.

About the estate:

Located on the hillside between Pontet-Canet and Armailhac, Pibran was acquired by AXA Millésimes in 1987. Winemaker Jean-René Matignon—of Pichon-Longueville—crafts this wine, which consistently ranks among the elite of the crus bourgeois, characterized by a very classic Pauillac style that blends richness with tannic structure. Full-bodied, aromatic, and approachable early on, it ages well and with grace.

Wine Spectator

Wine rated 92/100 (Exceptional wine)

Customer Rating

4.1/5

based on 29 reviews