earth and distinctly sauvage aromas

There is a bit more mid-palate density to the medium-bodied flavors that combine good power with evident muscle on the firm

Notes of mineral reduction

The 2012 is neither the biggest nor most complex Pichon Lalande

The tannins are soft and ripe

Tour Haut Brion Size:12x750ml earth and distinctly sauvage aromasFull bodied, tannic and on the masculine side fo the style range, with 2 hours in the decanter and some effort, wet earth, tobacco, cedar chest and tobacco notes begin to emerge. Still young, perhaps 5 more years in the bottle should allow the wine to soften and develop its aromatics.