Description
Sitting imposingly opposite Pichon Comtesse de Lalande, Pichon-Baron is nothing if not a stunning château.
Some 70 hectares, planted to 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Franc, with an average vine age of 30-35 years. The 40 distinct plots, all on the Pauillac/St.-Julien boundary, are now harvest and vinified separately, thanks to the impressive new cellar facilities.
The concept of lutte raisonée is practiced here, essentially a policy of minimal intervention, allowing nature to take its course, and they have achieved certification to ISO 1401. No sprays are utilised in the vineyard whatsoever, not even the ubiquitous (and permitted) Copper Sulphate. The initial triage or sorting is completed in the vineyard by the pickers.
From the 2012 vintage the name of Château Pichon Longueville Baron is formally changed to Château Pichon Baron. This has actually been what most people have called the chateau and the wine for a long time.
Les Tourelles de Longueville 2014 offers a lovely deep ruby-red color. The floral, fresh and complex nose reveals aromas of spices and redcurrants. The attack is smooth, elegant and subtle, leading into robust structure. The finish is elegant and long-lasting, carried along nicely by its tannins and nice ripe fruit.
92-94 points Wine Enthusiast
“Named after the turrets that surmount the château of Pichon Longueville, this wine has its own dedicated portion of the vineyard. It is open, generous and full bodied. Ripe berry fruits dominate while still leaving room for the fresh acidity typical of the 2014 vintage. (RV)” (4/2015)
92 points James Suckling
“The currant and berry character with hints of chocolate is impressive on the nose. Full body, tangy acidity and soft and velvety tannins. It’s rich and satisfying. Second wine of Pichon Baron.” (2/2017)
Wine Spectator
“Open-knit, with enticing raspberry and cassis notes lined with subtle violet and anise hints. Balanced, but unobstructed by structure on the finish. (JM, Web-2017)”
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