Chateau Pibran 2014

Professional Ratings

• 92 James Suckling
  Very floral and vivid on the nose with lovely ripe cabernet character that showcases currants and berries. Full body, tight and silky tannins and a juicy finish. Love the balance and beauty.
• 91 Jeb Dunnuck
  I also loved the 2014 Chateau Pibran, which is a similar blend to the 2015, albeit with slightly less Cabernet Sauvignon. It offers a terrific bouquet of plum, mulberries, cedary spice, flowers, and toasty oak. This flows to a medium-bodied, elegant Pauillac that’s beautifully balanced, has top notch purity, integrated acidity, and clean, focused finish. This is classy stuff that’s already approachable, yet will benefit from 3-4 years of cellaring and keep for another 15+.
• 91 Wine Enthusiast
  Blackberry notes linger over a ripe, smooth texture from fine tannins. This wine is full-bodied, yet balanced by ample acidity.
  Barrel Sample: 89-91
• 90 Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
  The 2014 Pibran was tasted twice, the first demonstrating some dustiness on the nose. The second bottle tasted at an impromptu visit at the château showed much more clarity with pretty blueberry and blackberry fruit, not intense but well defined. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin, plenty of blackberry and bilberry fruit, a splash of soy and a pleasing spiciness towards the finish. It is a delightful Pauillac that exudes mineral tension all the way through.
• 90 Wine Spectator
  This has a lovely, pure ball of cassis and cherry preserves, flecked with light iron and anise notes. Shows a touch of heft, but delivers more up-front appeal, as the structure is polished and fully absorbed. Drink now through 2026.