2009 Ch. Pibran, Pauillac

Ch. Pibran benefited from a very strict selection for Grand Vin at Ch. Pichon-Baron with much of the Grand Vin quality fruit ending up in the Pibran blend. As such, this is a smooth, soft, integrated wine, with none of the tightness or restraint found in previous years. Rich, sweet almost red cherry liqueur-style fruit dominates the palate whilst the structure is provided by smooth tannins and fine acidity. This is a generous and very pretty wine.

Purple red, big, seductive Merlot-dominated wine, spicy and fruity with rich flavours and good grip.
(Steven Spurrier - Decanter - April 2010)

60% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, between Pontet-Canet and Grand-Puy Lacoste. Merlot on limestone – unusual. This is only 65% of production. 50% new oak. IPT (total polyphenol index) 81. Very dark. Very scented and floral – lilies? Exotic scent and then just a little leaner on the palate. Finishing a bit dry but lots of impact and flashiness. Less flesh than many 2009s. Maybe very slightly hard on the finish. Really very nice wine. GV?
(Jancis Robinson MW - jancisrobinson.com - April 2010)

This is well-structured with lots of fruit and rich tannins. No nonsense. Powerful. Best in years.
(James Suckling - Wine Spectator - April 2010)