Château Pichon Longueville Baron 1999 – A mature and expressive Pauillac showing its full depth. Aromas of tobacco, cigar box, dark fruits, and subtle earthy notes lead to a medium-bodied palate with grainy yet velvety tannins. Layers of black fruits, hints of orange zest, and a touch of iodine provide complexity, while the long, rich finish highlights both elegance and power. Drinking beautifully now, with a vibrant and compelling character.

Wine Spectator | WS 91
Published: May 31, 2010

Slightly earthy, featuring tobacco, cigar box and dark fruits. Full-bodied, offering supervelvety tannins and a long, rich finish. Plenty of subtle things are going on here in the glass, with lots of wonderful fruit underneath. Can't wait on this. Showing beautifully now. Better than ever. -- '89/'99 Bordeaux blind retrospective (2009). Drink now.

The Wine Advocate | RP 90
Published: Jul 31, 2009
Drink: 2009-2018

Tasted at the 1999 horizontal at Bordeaux Index. A similar note to last month. Quite animally on the nose, a touch of sous-bois and with further aeration there is a slight estuarine accent. Good definition, a little more opulence than the Pichon-Lalande. The palate is medium-bodied, grainy tannins, broody black fruits, a hint of iodine, a touch of orange zest, great tension and vibrancy on the finish. Ostentatious, perhaps a little too showy, although admittedly  very drinkable. Drink now-2018. Tasted June 2009.

Jancis Robinson | JR 16.5+?
Published: Jun 25, 2009
Drink: 2010-2019

Dark crimson. Lots of development. Rich and a little brutal compared with Pichon Lalande. Every sinew is strained but the result is perhaps not quite as beguiling. Very dry tannins despite all the evolution apparent at the rim.

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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.