80-84 / 100
Noncontractual photograph
Vintage | 1978 |
Rating | 80-84 |
Classification | Médoc - 2ème Cru Classé |
Region | Bordeaux |
Appellation | Pauillac |
Colour | Red |
Volume | 0.75 l |
Price | Less than 100 € |
Château | Pichon Longueville Baron |
Country | France |
Chambertin Grand Cru
Pauillac
Margaux
Pauillac
Echezeaux
Porto
Saint Emilion
Sauternes
Sauternes
Pessac Leognan
Rich, ripe, mature appearance.
Fat, plump, jammy, and one-dimensional, the 1978 Pichon-Longueville lacks grip and backbone, has a loosely knit structure, and a sweet, short finish. It has reached full maturity.