The 2010 Pichon Baron is a powerful and intense wine with layers of black fruit, graphite, and subtle spice. Firm tannins and a vibrant finish give it incredible aging potential. With its deep color and complex aromas, this is a must-have for collectors and anyone seeking a bold, structured Pauillac that will evolve beautifully for decades.

The Wine Advocate | RP 96
Published: Mar 5, 2020
Drink: 2020-2055

Deep garnet in color, the 2010 Pichon-Longueville Baron delivers expressive scents of baked black cherries, plum preserves and crème de cassis with hints of cedar chest and bouquet garni. Medium to full-bodied, the palate has a firm backbone of grainy tannins and lovely freshness with bags of energetic black fruits and a long, wonderfully pure finish.

James Suckling | JS 95
Published: Feb 2, 2013

A dense and layered wine with lots of ripe and sweet fruit. Loads of currants, plums and tar. This is concentrated and almost jammy with velvety tannins. Powerful. Chewy. Try in 2020.

Decanter | D 94
Published: Apr 5, 2024
Drink: 2024-2034

Cool blue and black fruits, crayon and floral scents. Bright, fleshy and round at first but quite serious and then lean where the fruit quickly fades, leaving chalky tannins and a metallic tang. Feels like power over poise, but there is cooling menthol and a long finish, with lingering tannins and gentle fruit expression.

Jancis Robinson | JR 18+
Published: Mar 27, 2023
Drink: 2025-2045

79% Cabernet Sauvignon, 21% Merlot. Aged 20 months in oak barrels (80% new).
Deeper colour than 2009 and even more youthful. Complex nose of dark fruit and spice. Huge intensity and weight on the palate. Lots of freshness as well, enhanced by notes of graphite. Firm but fine tannins drive the wine along. Lovely length on the finish. Lots of everything here. Bit more punch than 2009. Definitely needs time. 

Vivino | Vivino 4.4

A wine of great personality with fresh red-fruit and blackberry scents. It is quick to express itself on the palate, rolling out its assertive, powerful character and rich flesh. The finish is very long-lasting, with dense, precise tannins. A finely-balanced wine of substance with firm structure and body.

Pichonbaron.com

Château Pichon Baron 2010 is very intense in colour with purple glints. The nose reveals aromas of fresh red and dark fruit, followed by an aromatic range that leads into mild spices and notes of menthol and cocoa. Powerful and explosive on the palate, the tannins are intense yet refined and delicate. Lots of volume with fleshy flavour. The finish is long and lively. This distinguished vintage has excellent ageing potential.
Jean-René Matignon - Technical Director - May 2018

Technical Specs

Alcohol: 13.5%
Closure: Natural Cork
Vintage: 2010
Oak: French oak barrels; 80% new oak and 20% one-year-old barrels
Varietals: 79% Cabernet Sauvignon, 21% Merlot
Vineyard: Château Pichon Longueville Baron estate, Pauillac; deep Garonne gravel soils over clay subsoil
Harvest: 27 September–18 October 2010
Vinification: Hand-harvested and meticulously sorted grapes; parcel-by-parcel vinification in temperature-controlled vats, with maceration lasting 18–25 days. Malolactic fermentation in vats
Ageing: 20 months in French oak barrels, 80% new oak
Winemaker: Jean-René Matignon (Technical Director)
Region: Pauillac, Bordeaux, France
Classification: 2ème Grand Cru Classé (Second Growth), 1855 Classification

Serving Temperature: 16–18°C
Decanting: Decant for approximately 2 hours before serving. This powerful, structured vintage benefits from aeration
Food Pairing: Roast beef, rack of lamb, venison, duck, beef tenderloin, game birds, braised short ribs, mushrooms, truffle dishes and mature hard cheeses