A smooth, approachable Pauillac with charm and finesse, the 2017 Chateau Pibran is all about vibrant red fruit, soft tannins, and subtle earthy notes. With a Merlot-heavy blend due to a bit of frost that year, it’s juicy and elegant with just the right touch of oak. Ready to enjoy now, it’s a solid, well-made claret that punches above its weight — especially if you're after something classic without the wait.

The Wine Advocate | RP 91
Published: Mar 16, 2020
Drink: 2021-2038 

Medium to deep garnet-purple colored, the 2017 Pibran gives up notes of redcurrant jelly, baked plum and blackcurrant cordial with ints of stewed tea, fragrant earth and new leather. Medium-bodied, the palate has great vibrancy, with bags of crunchy fruit and a soft texture, finishing with lovely purity.

Jamessuckling.com | JS 90
Published: Dec 10, 2019

Aromas of flowers, currants and raspberries follow through to a medium body, tight and creamy tannins and attractive, cool fruit. A little short at the finish. But nicely crafted. Drink in 2021 and onwards.

Decanter | D 88
Published: Apr 9, 2018
Drink: 2022-2033

10% frost loss at Pibran means there's a touch higher Merlot than usual. It's a lovely wine, easily ready to drink in the next five to six years. It has succulent zip and zing with damson fruits, cradled by fine tannins that show a lighter structure than the last few years. 50% new oak.
Closure: Cork
Body: Full
Oak: Oaked
Grapes: 32% Cabernet Sauvignon 68% Merlot

Jancisrobinson.com | JR 16
Published: Dec 22, 2021
Drink: 2021-2027

Full bottle 1,345 g. AXA's other Pauillac.
Mid garnet. Pale rim. Gentle, savoury, relatively mature claret. Lightish but well balanced. Seems rather overpriced but it is certainly well balanced and presumably benefiting from barrels that once held Ch Pichon Baron. Dry finish.