2009 Château Clement-Pichon Haut-Médoc Bordeaux France Wine Tasting Note
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2009
Château Clement-Pichon (Haut-Médoc)
Seductive black cherries, jam, smoke, licorice and chocoalte in a forward style, delivers a lot of bang for the buck. I'd drink this by the time it hits its 10th birthday as it's not built for long term aging. 4,170 Views Tasted May 7, 2014 |
When to Drink Chateau Clement Pichon, Anticipated Maturity, Decanting Time
Chateau Clement Pichon needs some time before it can be enjoyed. Young vintages can be decanted for an average of 1 hour or so. This allows the wine to soften and open its perfume. Older vintages might need very little decanting, just enough to remove the sediment.
Chateau Clement Pichon is usually better with at least 6-9 years of bottle age. Of course that can vary slightly, depending on the vintage character. Chateau Clement Pichon offers its best drinking and should reach peak maturity between 6-14 years of age after the vintage.
Serving and Decanting Chateau Clement Pichon with Wine, Food, Pairing Tips
Chateau Clement Pichon is best served at 15 degrees Celsius, 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The cool, almost cellar temperature gives the wine more freshness and lift. The wine of Chateau Clement Pichon is best served with all types of classic meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted, braised, and grilled dishes.
Chateau Clement Pichon is a perfect match with Asian dishes, hearty fish courses like tuna, mushrooms, and pasta as well as cheese.