Chateau Pichon-Longueville Baron • Pauillac, France
Château Pichon-Longueville Baron is the grand vin of this historic Pauillac Second Growth, a Cabernet Sauvignon–led red…Château Pichon-Longueville Baron is the grand vin of this historic Pauillac Second Growth, a Cabernet Sauvignon–led red Bordeaux sourced from the estate’s oldest vines on deep gravel soils opposite Château Latour. Known for its powerful yet…Learn More »
$225
/750ml
2008 Retail Average
95
/100
2008 Pro Rating
Depth and polish define the 2008 Chateau Pichon-Longueville Baron, with densely layered blackcurrant and blackberry fruit framed by cool mint, dark earth and a subtle roasted note. The palate is powerful yet controlled, with ripe, velvety tannins, vibrant acidity and a long, firmly structured finish that shows this is one of Pauillac’s standouts in a more restrained Bordeaux vintage.
Roast rack of lamb with thyme and garlic; Dry-aged ribeye steak; Braised beef short ribs
Château Pichon-Longueville Baron is the grand vin of this historic Pauillac Second Growth, a Cabernet Sauvignon–led red Bordeaux sourced from the estate’s oldest vines on deep gravel soils opposite Château Latour. Known for its powerful yet refined “super second” style, it typically delivers dense black fruit, cassis, cedar and graphite with firm, velvety tannins and remarkable aging capacity that allows top vintages to evolve gracefully for several decades.