1978 Pichon Baron
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Score 82/100 · Drink 1988, Robert Parker, Jan 1998
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. Anticipated maturity: Now. Last tasted, 7/88.
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82/100
Robert Parker
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82/100
Robert Parker
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Robert Parker
Score 82/100 · Robert Parker
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. Anticipated maturity: Now. Last tasted, 7/88. Jan 1998, www.robertparker.com
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Pichon Baron
Pauillac’s Ch. Pichon Baron, formerly known as Ch. Pichon-Longueville Baron, is ranked as one of the 15 Second Growths from the 1855 Classification and is considered one of the "Super Seconds".