Château Picon Bordeaux Supérieur (2023)
Château Picon / Bordeaux Supérieur AOP, Right Bank, France
The Structured, Cedar-and-Blackberry Right-Bank Estate Masterclass"
Deep ruby-red with brilliant, dark core depth in the glass. The nose is refined, elegant, and complex, opening with aromas of ripe black plums, dark cherries, subtle pencil shavings, and a touch of sweet vanilla oak. Medium-to-full-bodied on the palate, featuring structured yet ripe, velvety tannins, balanced freshness, and a long, warming, spice-kissed finish.
⭐⭐ (Sits at a solid 13.5% ABV. While crafted with traditional French structure and oak aging, its clean estate vinification keeps it civilized when paired with a proper meal).
Roast lamb with garlic, duck confit, classic entrecôte steak, or a rich mushroom and truffle risotto.
Buying estate-bottled Bordeaux straight from a local source in France changes the game entirely compared to mass-market high-street bins. Château Picon delivers everything you want from a proper Right-Bank-style Supérieur: rich black plums, a cedar-box structure, and a polished touch of oak that never feels overdone. It’s powerful yet refined, demanding a proper cut of meat or a cozy dinner. A fantastic step up in your continental tour.