Baronesa P. is a selection of the finest micro-terroirs, selected over a period of several years based on experience and understanding of these soils and vineyards. Over many years and after producing countless batches, they refined their selection to create this cuvée in honor of Baroness Philippine de Rothschild.
Tasting notes
The color is intense, deep ruby-red with violet highlights.
The nose is intense and powerful, revealing notes of blackberry, blackcurrant and black cherry, developing black pepper aromas mingled with subtle nuances of roasted almonds, mocha and vanilla imparted by barrel ageing.
Palate starts out powerful, rich and concentrated , with great aromatic complexity and an elegant, tight-knit tannic structure. Powerful and very well balanced with natural freshness, displaying a complex array of flavours elegantly combining notes of blackcurrant, blackberry and cedar with black pepper, enhanced by a touch of hazelnut and mocha. The finish is concentrated and and well balanced, with long-lasting black fruit aromas, followed by retronasal notes of spices and roasted hazelnuts. The powerfull, refined finish goes on and on, suggesting excelent ageing potential. 
Ageing
18 months in French oak, 55% new and 45% 1-year-old barrels.
Ageing Potential
10 to 15 years
Terroir
The estates vineyards are grown in a Mediterranean climate greatly influenced by the cold air that comes down from the Andes Mountains at night, cooling the valley all year round, but especially during the summer months. This means the day and nighttime temperatures vary significantly, a highly favorable characteristic for the maturation of world class grapes.