Chateau Pichon Longueville Baron 2023

A commanding Pauillac with aromas of cassis, blackberry, violet, graphite, cedar, and subtle spice. Powerful yet polished tannins frame concentrated dark fruit with excellent freshness, creating a structured, elegant palate and a remarkably long, mineral-driven finish.

Food Pairing: Pair with beef Wellington, roast lamb, grilled ribeye, venison, duck breast, aged Comte, or truffle mushroom dishes.

98 Points - James Suckling

A rich and flamboyant Pichon Baron with impressive structure and intensity. Full-bodied and layered, it delivers abundant ripe fruit before tightening toward the finish. Black currants, bark, flowers, dark tobacco and graphite are lifted by vibrant citrus acidity, creating an energetic, persistent conclusion. A blend of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon and 20% Merlot.

97 Points - Decanter

Highly perfumed, with black currant leaf, plum, graphite and dark chocolate leading into a silky, bright and delicately presented palate. Crisp red berries and ripe black fruits mingle with spice and wet stone, supported by exceptionally fine tannins. Sleek, controlled and classically styled, it combines finesse with underlying power and impressive freshness. 

97 Points - Jeb Dunnuck

Composed of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon and 20% Merlot, the 2023 Pichon Baron offers ripe currants, spicy oak, graphite and tobacco. Medium- to full-bodied with a pure, graceful texture, substantial tannins and outstanding length, it displays an aristocratic style defined by balance and precision. Built for extended aging, it should develop beautifully over the coming decades. Drink 2030–2060.

97 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

The 2023 Pichon-Longueville Baron reveals cassis, pencil shavings, violet, spices and smoldering embers, with its oak already beautifully integrated. Medium- to full-bodied, deep and layered, it combines a fleshy core of fruit with impressive mid-palate concentration. Powdery tannins provide structure before a long, mineral and resonant finish, balancing classical Pauillac character with seductive charm.

96 Points - Wine Enthusiast

Classic Cabernet Sauvignon character defines this concentrated wine, with a velvety texture supported by rich tannins and layers of black currant fruit. Dark chocolate aromas add depth to an impressively structured and powerful expression.

96 Points - Wine Spectator

Lush cassis, blackberry and black cherry preserves provide surprising generosity for the vintage. A firm graphite backbone adds structure alongside ink, black licorice and roasted apple wood. Intense and driven through the finish, the wine successfully balances its rich fruit with substantial underlying structure. A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.