the 2020 Solaia is mostly Cabernet Sauvignon with smaller percentages of Cabernet Franc and Sangiovese

spicy complexity

which keeps the expression upright and elegant

There is a bit of crunch or snap that comes thanks to the more acidity-prone Sangiovese grape (the wine measures 3

Unwinding in the glass with aromas of crème de cassis

Château Pichon Baron, Pauillac, 2020, 300cl Efterårssmagning the 2020 Solaia is mostlyThe brilliant 2020 Pichon Longueville Baron offers up inviting aromas of sweet berries and cassis mingled with pipe tobacco, loamy soil, pencil shavings and licorice. Medium to full bodied, deep and layered, its velvety attack segues into a concentrated mid palate that's framed by rich, powdery tannins, concluding with a long, vibrant finish. A blend of 76% Cabernet Sauvignon and 24% Merlot, it's a true classic that's a touch less demonstrative out of