This one’s all about finesse over flash. It's hitting a beautiful stride now—refined, elegant, and very much alive. You’ve got a lovely mix of currant, spice, and those classic Pauillac notes like cedar and a touch of coffee. The tannins have mellowed out nicely, making it smooth and graceful on the palate. Compared to the bolder '96, this vintage leans more delicate, but still with that signature backbone. It's not trying to be loud—it’s more of a quiet classic, full of charm. Totally drinkable now, and it’s not in a hurry to fade anytime soon.

Jamessuckling.com | JS 93
Published: Oct 22, 2012

Chateau Pichon Longueville Baron Pauillac 1995 : This is surprisingly delicate and fine now with currant and spice character and hints nuts. It is full body with refined texture and a beautiful finish. No reason to wait on this red. it'sready to drink. 

The Wine Advocate | RP 90
Published: Feb 23, 1998
Drink: 2001-2016

A stylish, elegant, more restrained style of Pichon Baron, with less obvious new oak than usual, this deep ruby/purple-colored wine offers a pure black currant-scented nose with subtle aromas of coffee and smoky toasty oak. In the mouth, the wine displays less weight and muscle than the 1996, but it offers suave, elegant, rich fruit presented in a medium to full-bodied, surprisingly lush style. Anticipated maturity: 2001-2016. 

Decanter | D 90
Published: Oct 9, 2014
Drink: 2014-2030

Ripe but fresh, with cedary and flinty blackberry and plum fruit still lingering on.

Jancisrobinson.com | JR 17
Published: Mar 2, 2011
Drink: 2011-2025

Healthy crimson. There seems to be body and weight here on the nose but not that much flavour. Neat and well mannered with very resolved tannins. A very solid Pauillac if not the most soaring and inspired.

Pichonbaron.com 

Our Grand Vin Chateau Pichon Baron 2nd Grand Cru Classe in 1855 comes from the very oldest vines grown on the historic plots of the estate. This authentic Pauillac offers an amazing sensory experience with its black fruit flavours and spicy hints. Chateau Pichon Baron shows great elegance, intensity and exceptional length on the palate. It is a wine that improves year after year and can age for over 40 years in the cellar.