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 »
$188
/750ml
2018 Retail Average
97
/100
2018 Pro Rating
Depth and precision define the 2018 Château Pichon-Longueville Baron, which layers dense blackcurrant and plum fruit with graphite, cedar, tobacco and a cool, stony edge, all wrapped in powerful yet finely polished tannins. This acclaimed vintage shows both the muscle and rigidity of serious Pauillac and a modern sense of poise, promising a long evolution from dark, compact youth into complex, savory sophistication. A wine for patience and contemplation rather than quick gratification.
Dry-aged ribeye with bone marrow; Roast lamb with rosemary and garlic; 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.