New denomination of the second wine of Pichon-Baron from the 2012 vintage, undoubtedly at the level of the 5th growths of Pauillac.
The 2020 vintage is rated 93/100 by La Revue du Vin de France " Les Griffons, in which Merlot accounts for 50% of the blend, is even more refined and precise, with a crystalline side. It benefits from perfectly balanced ageing, in the service of explosive fruit". (Guide 2024)
Rated 93/100 by N. Martin «The 2020 Les Griffons de Pichon Baron contains the Petit Verdot that was previously blended with the Les Tourelles. This has an intense nose with graphite and chalk-tinged black fruit, touches of black olive compote emerging with time, all with wonderful delineation. The palate is medium-bodied with quite firm and saturated tannins, very pure, precise and poised. Gentle grip with a lively, citrus-fresh finish, and hints of blue fruit on the aftertaste. » (December 2022)
New denomination of the second wine of Pichon-Baron from the 2012 vintage, undoubtedly at the level of the 5th growths of Pauillac.
Rated 94/100 by En Magnum « Pichon-Baron est au plus haut niveau et signe ce Griffons impeccable. Parfait équilibre dans cette année solaire, élégant et précis dans son rendu du terroir. Un modèle du genre. » (Apr. 2020)
Rated 93/100 by the Revue du Vin de France « Cette cuvée à dominante de cabernet-sauvignon offre une admirable droiture et un grand potentiel. Elle se hisse au niveau d'un cru classé, tout à fait dans l'esprit du grand vin. Très grande définition et noblesse tannique en finale, il est parti pour plus de 10 ans.» (Nov. 2021)
New denomination of the second wine of Pichon-Baron from the 2012 vintage, undoubtedly at the level of the 5th growths of Pauillac.
The 2016 is like the great wine: pure and vigorous, distinguished and powerful, promised to be beautiful and long to keep.
Bought in 1986 by the AXA group, initially under the leadership of Mr. Cazes (Lynch-Bages), Pichon-Longueville Baron regained its best form in the powerful and distinguished style of the great Pauillac. It must be said that a small half of its vines are located next to those of Latour, on a first growth terroir! For the Revue du Vin de France: "Pichon-Baron is at the top in the last vintages".
Rated 99/100 by the Guide de la Revue du Vin de France 2024 "What a wine! Let's start with the finish, endless and saline, velvety, with notes of fresh fruit and tonic, mellow acidity. The mid-palate? Full, ample, fleshy and absolutely delicious, with fruit that's full of sparkle and smoothness. "
Bought in 1986 by the AXA group, initially under the leadership of Mr. Cazes (Lynch-Bages), Pichon-Longueville Baron regained its best form in the powerful and distinguished style of the great Pauillac. It must be said that a small half of its vines are located next to those of Latour, on a first growth terroir! For the Revue du Vin de France: "Pichon-Baron is at the top in the last vintages".
Rated 97/100 by the Revue du Vin de France « Matière superbe, concentrée, énergique et profonde. Il impressionne par sa longueur et la persistance de ses arômes » (Sept. 2021)
Bought in 1986 by the AXA group, initially under the leadership of Mr. Cazes (Lynch-Bages), Pichon-Longueville Baron regained its best form in the powerful and distinguished style of the great Pauillac. It must be said that a small half of its vines are located next to those of Latour, on a first growth terroir! For the Revue du Vin de France: "Pichon-Baron is at the top in the last vintages".
Rated 94+/100 by Antonio Galloni after bottling « The 2017 Pichon-Baron has developed into a potent wine, even by its own standards. Black cherry, plum, chocolate, grilled herbs, licorice, new leather and spice all flesh out in a succulent Pauillac that shows the racier personality of the year. » (March 2020)
Rated 96/100 by Jean-Marc Quarin « Minutieux au toucher dès l’attaque, puis très finement charnu, le vin prend de l’ampleur en milieu de bouche, avec des nuances de fruits blancs et de fruits rouges. Il s’étire en finale, gras, profond, délicat et pourtant dense. » (Oct. 2020)
Bought in 1986 by the AXA group, initially under the leadership of Mr. Cazes (Lynch-Bages), Pichon-Longueville Baron regained its best form in the powerful and distinguished style of the great Pauillac. It must be said that a small half of its vines are located next to those of Latour, on a first growth terroir! For the Revue du Vin de France: "Pichon-Baron is at the top in the last vintages".
Pour la Revue du Vin de France le 2016 est noté 19,5/20 et qualifié de « monumental ».
Bought in 1986 by the AXA group, initially under the leadership of Mr. Cazes (Lynch-Bages), Pichon-Longueville Baron regained its best form in the powerful and distinguished style of the great Pauillac. It must be said that a small half of its vines are located next to those of Latour, on a first growth terroir! For the Revue du Vin de France: "Pichon-Baron is at the top in the last vintages".