The refined second wine of Château Pichon Baron, the 2017 Les Griffons captures the classic character of Pauillac with an approachable style. Layers of cassis, plum and raspberry are complemented by notes of tobacco, spice and subtle minerality. Silky tannins and fresh structure lead to an elegant, balanced finish, making it a versatile Bordeaux to enjoy from 2022 onward.

James Suckling | JS 93
Published: Dec 10, 2019

A pretty wine with medium to full body, round and creamy tannins and a flavorful finish. Shows plenty of currant and raspberry character with an attractive, stony mineral note underneath. Try after 2022.

Decanter | D 92
Published: Apr 9, 2018
Drink: 2024-2034

Cabernet-dominant in personality; tight on the finish, with lovely purity and fine tannins. There's some excellent black pepper spice from 5% Petit Verdot - which has only been added to the blend for the past five years. This is a serious wine, with real presence, and layers of liquorice, blackcurrant, hawthorn and tobacco.

Wine Spectator | WS 90
Published: Jan 30, 2020

Features a soft-edged but juicy feel, with a mix of plum and black currant fruit melded to sweet tobacco and warm iron notes. Shows nice viscosity on the finish. Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Drink now through 2028. 7,500 cases made.

The Wine Advocate | RP 89-91
Published: Apr 27, 2018

The Cabernet Sauvignon-based expression of Pichon Baron's second wine contains 52% Cabernet Sauvignon and 48% Merlot. Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2017 Les Griffons de Pichon Baron has expressive notes of cassis, crushed black cherries and black raspberries with hints of lavender, underbrush, Provence herbs and tilled soil. The palate is medium-bodied and incredibly elegant with great freshness and very fine tannins, finishing earthy.