- Red Still
- 75.0cl
- 13.5%
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
The 2017 Château Pibran is a cracking Pauillac from the AXA portfolio and very much cut from the same cloth as its illustrious neighbour, Château Pichon Baron.
In the glass it shows a deep garnet colour with flashes of purple. The nose is open and generous, packed with blackcurrant, stewed plum and a hint of cassis sweetness. On the palate there’s a pleasing balance between freshness and depth, with layers of dark fruit supported by supple tannins and a smooth, medium-bodied texture. Drink it with Haunch of Venison or Steak Bordelaise.
- ❖ ABV: 13.5%
Grapes
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Vintage report
The 2017 growing season in Bordeaux reads like a masterclass in how vines adapt to extremes. April frost damaged budbreak across the region, reducing yields significantly, then July and August delivered serious heat that pushed ripening along at pace. The saving grace came with cooler nights and a perfectly timed return to moderate conditions in September, allowing whatever fruit remained to develop proper balance rather than simply racing to sugar.
What emerged was a vintage of surprising concentration—not because the fruit was inherently powerful, but because there was simply less of it to go around. The Cabernets, particularly Cabernet Sauvignon, show real intensity without the hard edges that scorching summers often produce, while Merlot varies more dramatically depending on terroir and timing. We find these wines drinking beautifully now, offering immediate pleasure with their forward fruit and supple tannins, though the better examples will happily cruise until 2030. This isn't a vintage for the cellar obsessives, but for those who actually open bottles.
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