The 2019 Pichon Baron is a profound, full-bodied Pauillac, hailed as one of the estate's finest modern wines. With an intense dark garnet color and aromatic layers of cassis, plums, violets, and graphite, it showcases the highest ever proportion of Cabernet Sauvignon (87%). The wine delivers a deep, velvety mouthfeel, framed by polished tannins and refreshing acidity. Elegant and structured, it promises long-term aging potential, offering a bright future for collectors. Try after 2026.

Jamessuckling.com | JS 99
Published: Dec 28, 2022 

Blackberries and blueberries with stone and graphite. Flint and black licorice, too. So perfumed. Full-bodied, very long and linear with incredible length. The new 1990, but better crafted. Chewy, yet so tailored and wonderfully proportioned. Freshness and elegance. Wonderful depth. 87% cabernet sauvignon rest merlot. The highest ever proportion of cabernet. Try after 2026.  

The Wine Advocate | RP 97+
Published: Apr 7, 2022
Drink: 2029-2065

The 2019 Pichon-Longueville Baron will go down as one of this Chateau's great wines of the modern era, along with 2016, 2010 and 1989. Unfurling in the glass with aromas of cassis and plums mingled with notions of cigar wrapper, sweet loamy soil and violets, it'sfull-bodied, velvety and layered, with superb concentration, lively acids and rich, powdery tannins. Perfumed and resonant, this is a profound young Pauillac that bears more of a resemblance to its neighbor Chateau Latour than to Pichon Lalande this year. Pichon Baron was one of the great deals of the en primeur campaign, and readers who purchased futures are to be congratulated on their foresight. 

Decanter | D 97
Published: Oct 31, 2023
Drink: 2026-2027

At the moment, Pichon Baron is outmuscling it's neighbour across the road. Intense, concentrated and inky dark-currant fruit on the palate with pronounced lead-pencil/mineral notes. 80% new oak. Yet there is more than just power here, with an elegance derived from floral notes, violet aromas, a hint of graphite and velvety tannins. The oak is so well-integrated. A very fine Pauillac with decades of life ahead.
Closure: Cork
Body: Full
Oak: Oaked
Grapes: 87% Cabernet Sauvignon 13% Merlot

Jancisrobinson.com | JR 18.5
Published: Mar 27, 2023
Drink: 2030-2050

87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Merlot. Aged 18 months in oak barrels (80% new).
Deep, crimson hue. Lifted, bright and intense, the accent on the fruit. Both complex and satisfying on the nose. Crème de cassis and spice notes. Layers of fruit on the palate but more freshness and poise than 2018. Plentiful tannins provide shape and length. Close to 2016 in style, just a little more persistence. 

Pichonbaron.com

Château Pichon Baron 2019 reveals a beautiful dark garnet colour with purple hues. The bouquet is precise and very intense, revealing a wide aromatic palette of ripe black fruits and spices. The body is fleshy, creamy, and powerful. The tannins are present and plentiful, without astringency, silky and sleek. It has a beautiful fleshy tension in the mouth, with a sunny and charming style. The finish is elegant, distinguished, with a bright fruitiness. A great wine for ageing as it develops a generous, rich, and elegant fullness.

Jean-René Matignon - Technical Director - July 2021
Bottling date: June 16th 2021

Blend: Cabernet sauvignon 87%, Merlot 13%

Ageing: 80% in new barrels, 20% from barrels of one vintage for 18 months