Chateau Pichon Baron
Chateau Pichon Baron Longueville Pauillac 2018 (750ml)
Chateau Pichon Baron Longueville Pauillac 2018 (750ml)
Opaque ruby with garnet edges, Château Pichon Baron 2018 (78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Merlot) opens with a powerful, layered bouquet—blackcurrant, graphite, cedarwood, and violets, underpinned by cigar box, crushed stone, and subtle mocha. Aged for 18 months in 80% new French oak, the wine is bold yet sculpted, revealing cassis, black plum, and dark chocolate on the palate, framed by taut acidity and firm, polished tannins. The texture is dense and elegant, with mineral drive and a savoury, structured core. The finish is long, dry, and resonant, echoing with spice, gravel, and restrained opulence. A commanding Pauillac—classical, age-worthy, and confidently modern in its precision and power.
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Jeb Dunnock, 97/100
Jeb Dunnock, 97/100
Robert Parker Wine Advocate, 96/100
Robert Parker Wine Advocate, 96/100
The 2018 Pichon-Longueville Baron is a blend of 78% Cabernet Sauvignon and 22% Merlot, aged for 18 months in barriques, 80% new and 20% one year old. Production of the grand vin represents 50% of the harvest this year. Deep garnet-purple colored, the nose bursts from the glass with flamboyant scents of stewed black plums, crème de cassis and Black Forest cake, plus suggestions of Indian spices, unsmoked cigars, pencil shavings and espresso. The medium to full-bodied palate delivers impactful black fruit preserves and exotic spice layers, framed by plush tannins and a lively backbone, finishing long and spicy. Reviewed by Lisa Perrotti-Brown. Issue date: March 31, 2021. Drinking window: 2025-2050.
Neal Martin,
Neal Martin,
The 2018 Pichon-Baron is matured for 18 months in 80% new oak. It has retained its quite extroverted, almost audacious bouquet featuring copious scents of blackberry, blueberry and mint, though I might contend that it still needs to show more Pichon Baron DNA. The palate is medium-bodied with ripe tannins and firm grip, quite assertive and perhaps more austere than I expected in the mouth. Plenty of graphite here, much more than in barrel, and a foursquare finish. This 2018 Pichon-Baron will require 5–8 years in bottle because it is one of the more tannic Pauillacs of the vintage, but could also be one of the most rewarding for those with patience and a cool, damp cellar. Reviewed by Neal Martin. Tasting date: March 2021. Drinking window: 2027-2055.
