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Pibran 2000
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Reviewed by: Neal Martin
Although this tasted well en primeur, now the palate is showing a bit hollow mid-palate. Nice sweet cherry finish but this should have turned out better. Tasted February 2002.
Reviewed by: Robert M. Parker, Jr.
Readers looking for a generous, full-flavored, uncomplicated, supple-textured, reasonably-priced 2000 Pauillac should check out this wine. A deep ruby/purple color is accompanied by copious amounts of black currant fruit, low acidity, and some viscosity. This is a hedonistic, full-throttle Pauillac that should drink well for 10-12 years. If it develops more complexity, it will merit an even higher score.
Reviewed by: Robert M. Parker, Jr.
Readers looking for a generous, full-flavored, uncomplicated, supple-textured, reasonably priced 2000 Pauillac should check out this wine. A deep ruby/purple color is accompanied by copious quantities of black currant fruit, low acidity, and some viscosity. This is a hedonistic, full-throttle Pauillac that should drink well for 10 to 12 years. If it develops more complexity, it will merit an even higher score.
About the Producer
The birth of Chateau Pibran dates back to the start of the 20th century. The estate was bought in 1941 by Paul Pibran Billa. Paul Pibran Billa renamed the property, using his middle name of Pibran. From that day forward the estate was known as Chateau Pibran.Chateau Pibran was purchased by the AXA group in 1987 from the Billa family. At the time of the purchase, Jean Michel Cazes of Chateau Lynch Bages was placed in charge of managing the estate for AXA.In 2001, the AXA group enlarged the estate with the purchase of additional vines in Pauillac when they obtained the neighboring estate, Chateau La Tour Pibran from the Gounel family. The 17-hectare vineyard of Chateau Pibran is planted to 54% Merlot, 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 1% Cabernet Franc. The Petit Verdot was removed and replaced by the Cabernet Franc. With that much Merlot planted in their vineyards, Chateau Pibran has perhaps the largest percentage of Merlot in Pauillac.
