Pichon-Longueville Baron 2004

Pauillac 2GCC. Bordeaux aristocrat - a 'super second'. Popped and poured - big mistake. Nose is still closed, with only subtle hints of fruits and damp earth. Throughout the night, the nose and palate kept improving steadily from areation - should've given it a min 3 hour decant. In the mouth, very polished tannins and dominant spice. This evolved into nice, rounded creaminess w spicy elements receding to a subtle hint after 2 hours. Black fruits start to surface by the last glass. Tannins are still obvious yet v polished. It's a very classic and complex wine, but should be outstanding if given more air or bottle age. A pity (8.7/10).