A highly refined and structured Pauillac, the 2021 vintage shows exceptional precision and elegance. Aromas of blackcurrant, violet, cedar, tobacco, and subtle cigar box unfold into a complex bouquet with hints of cassis leaf, spice, and graphite minerality. The palate is medium to full-bodied, layered, and tightly focused, driven by vibrant acidity and a high proportion of Cabernet Sauvignon. Firm yet polished tannins support a core of dark berry fruit, citrus lift, and savoury mineral tension, leading to a long, saline-tinged finish.

Wine Enthusiast | WE 96
Published: Apr 29, 2022

Smoky and rich with blackcurrant, firm tannins and vibrant acidity, delivering a powerful yet balanced structure with strong ageing potential.

The Wine Advocate | RP 95
Published: Apr 29, 2022

The 2021 Pichon-Longueville Baron is showing very well in bottle, unwinding in the glass with notes of cassis, sweet berries and violets mingled with subtle hints of orange zest and cigar wrapper. Medium to full-bodied, fleshy and layered, with good depth at the core, bright acids and sweet tannins that assert themselves on the gently structured finish, its serious, slightly reserved profile reflects the unusually high (89%) percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon. The 2021 concluded its élevage in large wooden vats for a month and a half, saw a touch less racking than normal, and was only fined with a small amount of gelatin, not egg white, as has been the rule at this address for several years now.

James Suckling | JS 95
Published: Jan 12, 2024

Black currant, violet, lemon blossom and black berry aromas. Full-bodied, with chewy tannins and tobacco, black fruit and cedar undertones. It’s tight and chewy, suggesting it needs some bottle age. Some iodine. Oyster shell. 88% cabernet sauvignon. Give this four to five years. Try after 2027.

Decanter | D 95
Published: Dec 1, 2023
Drink: 2027-2045

A gorgeous fragrance on the nose, scented and deep with green peppercorns, blackcurrant leaf, cedar, tobacco and sweet cinammon. Succulent and juicy - the high acidity hits straight away. Lean and direct, but smooth, tannins have a faint graphite grip. Tangy alomst grapefruit on the palate with red berries and freshness throughout leading up to a long-lasting flavour at the end which is added to by a salty minerality. A subtle estate magic is on show. Still young and tight, this will need a few years before opening.