90 points
Pauillac, Bordeaux, France. 13.5%
I mistakenly thought this was 2002 so was a bit surprised by the dark bright youthful colour and the lower than expected acid. But it is 2004, a better more consistent vintage across all of bordeaux, though less firm deep cabernet than 2002 in Pauillac I think.
This is a lovely and fine wine. It is exactly what a 2nd wine (of Ch. Pichon Baron Longueville) should be. Classy but more approachable young.
Lovely leather and woodshop aromas. Rich, moderately sweet, but in no way syrupy palate. Grippy tannins on the finish. Shows the class, and technical ability, of modern claret winemaking.