Mathusalem Château Pichon Longueville - Pauillac 2006

Decanter.com

92 / 100

par Stephen Brook le 15/11/2017

A problematic vintage which suffers from following the majestic 2005. But it delivered fine, if austere, wines in Pauillac. The nose is muted, with blackcurrant and menthol aromas. After a sleek attack, the palate shows immense concentration and formidable tannins that are still grippy, austere, and chocolatey (described by Christian Seely as 'bad-tempered'!). This has density rather than charm or finesse, and is far from being ready to drink. Perhaps it's a bit too extracted - one hopes the slightly dry tannins will soften and harmonise. Long, with a chewy finish.

Jancis Robinson

15.50 / 20

par Jancis Robinson le 27/01/2010

Some evolution evident. Low-key but well mannered nose. A bit tough and tart on the finish. This I fear will always have a green streak. Finishes short. Drink 2013-2019

Wine Spectator

92 / 100

par James Suckling le 31/03/2009

There's an excellent dark colour to this, with blowsy, rich aromas of crushed blackberry and currant. Full-bodied, with velvety tannins and a long finish. The center palate will fill in with time. This has lovely balance. Best after 2014.

Wine Advocate

92 / 100

par Robert Parker le 01/02/2009

Closed but promising, this is a tannic, masculine style of wine in 2006, with an inky bluish/purple color as well as aromas of incense, charcoal, smoked meats, and the classic creme de cassis that one finds in the top Pauillacs. The aromatics are still retrained, but the wine is full-bodied in the mouth, tannic, backward, and set for a relatively long life. This is not one of the profound wines from Pichon Longueville Baron, but it is certainly a top-flight success for the vintage. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2028.

La Revue du Vin de France

18.50 / 20

le 03/09/2007

La Revue du Vin de France

17.50-18.50 / 20

le 06/07/2007

Très classique dans son approche avec un grande dominante de cabernet sauvignon. Le vin est d'une richesse énorme et d'une droiture remarquable, avec un milieu de bouche séveux et élancé. Superbe finale précise aux tanins raffinés. Une des belles réussites du millésime.

Decanter Magazine

19 / 20

le 30/06/2007

Deep purple, brilliant. Nose pruney, rich, plummy. Wonderful depth of fruit and richness of flavour. Plums, blackcherries, blackcurrants, prunes. Big tannins but fine and integrated. Grat length. 2017-40+

Le Point

17 / 20

par Jacques Dupont le 24/05/2007

Floral, rose, fruits rouges et noirs, note réglisse, bouche large en attque, puissante car c'est un peu la signature du cru, marquée par une présence de tanins aussi forts qu'en 2005 mais un peu moins nobles, milieu de bouche assez souple, et finale en adolescent rebelle.

Wein Wisser

18 / 20

par René Gabriel le 07/05/2007

2016-2035. Dunkles Violett-Lila. Klares Cabernet-Frucht-Bouquet, recht fein im Ansatz, Palisandernoten, zarter Rauchtouch, die Tiefe anzeigend. Hoch feiner Gaumen, Lakritzenoten, sattes, fleischiges Extrakt in der Mitte, trotz der Eleganz auch eine tolle Rasse zeiged, lange endend, genial wie der 1998er, kann 19/20 erreichen.

Falstaff

90-92 / 100

le 03/05/2007

Dunkles Rubingranat, fast schwarzer Kern, jugendliche violette Reflexe, zarter Wasserrand. In der NAse zeigt sich intensive dunkle Beerenfrucht, nach Cassis, feine Edelhozwürze, zart nach Zwetschkenröster im Hintergrund, fruchtbetontes Bukett. Am Gaumen kraftvoll, schwarze Beeren, festes Tanninkleid, das dem Wein guten Halt verleiht, bleibt gut haften, feine Gewürz- und Röstaromen im Finale, gutes Entwicklungspotenzial.

Wine Advocate

92-94 / 100

par Robert Parker le 03/05/2007

A strong effort from this well-run estate, Pichon Baron’s 2006 exhibits an inky/purple color as well as a sweet, pure nose of black currants, cedar, and smoky new oak. Full-bodied with ripe tannin, impressive concentration, and a layered mouthfeel, this is another noteworthy offering from an estate that has been remarkably successful over the last 15+ years. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2025+.

Wine Advocate

90-92 / 100

par Neal Martin le 01/05/2007

Tasted at the château. A deep garnet core. A broody, austere nose with a slight greenness behind layers of toasty new oak. The palate offers more than the nose, with a rigid structure, slightly bitter tannins, notes of blackberry and tobacco. Very masculine, perhaps lacking some punch or a seductive lushness on the finish, this is a difficult Pichon Baron to love and may show better in bottle paired with food.

TAST

17.50 / 20

le 30/04/2007

Corps puissant et athlétique, expression intense et sans compromis du millésime, caractère pauillac (havane et épices) splendidement présent, très grand avenir. Le vin qu’on attend !

Vinum

18 / 20

le 30/04/2007

Kantiger, robuster und doch rassiger und fruchtiger Wein, mehr Stoff als Alkohol, herrliches TAnnin, langes, ungemein fruchtiges Finale. Sehr stilvoll, klassisch, kompromisslos gut. 2016 bis 2026

Wine Enthusiast

92-94 / 100

le 15/04/2007

Bringing together a complex set of flavors, soft fruit, fruit tannins and layers of acidity. The core of the wine is firmly dry and tannic, the envelope soft and generous. —R.V.

Jancis Robinson

17.50 / 20

par Jancis Robinson le 12/04/2007

Thick and dense colour. Scented, sleek, dry, compact. Bit of mulberry. Very high IPT at 83 but it doesn’t taste like it. Masses of inky stuff but pretty mellow too – fine and silky texture. Well done because there is freshness too. Very slightly dry on the finish – certainly not voluptuous but actually quite supple. No greenness. 17.5++

Wine Spectator

89-91 / 100

par James Suckling le 29/03/2007

Loads of ripe fruit on the nose. Full-bodied, with soft tannins that are ripe and round. Long finish. Almost 92-94.