The 2011 Pichon Baron is a harmonious, elegant wine showcasing dark fruits like blackcurrant and blackberry, complemented by subtle chocolate and spice notes. Its smooth, polished tannins and generous mouthfeel provide immediate pleasure, while its depth and balance ensure it will age gracefully. A great choice for those looking for a refined, accessible Pauillac with long-term potential.

Decanter | D 93
Published: Dec 8, 2021
Drink: 2022-2040

Juicy black fruits, including cherry, blackcurrant, and blueberry with an undercurrent of graphite. Medium body but an enticingly juicy and surprisingly creamy-textured mouthfeel in the context of this vintage where the tannins are so often quite grippy. This wine already provides immense pleasure on the palate. Bravo!

James Suckling | JS 92
Published: Mar 13, 2015

A Pichon Baron with currants and cocoa powder. It?s a little lean but shows lovely full body, bright fruit and polished tannins. Lovely race and finesse. Better in 2018.

The Wine Advocate | RP 91
Published: Apr 30, 2014
Drink: 2017-2032

Its bigger, more famous sibling, the 2011 Pichon Longueville Baron exhibits a dense ruby/purple color, an opulent mouthfeel for a 2011, silky tannins and no hard edges. Medium-bodied and well-endowed, it is a major success in this vintage. It should hit its stride in 3-4 years and last for 15. 

Jancis Robinson | JR 17
Published: Mar 29, 2023
Drink: 2022-2032

82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Merlot. Aged 20 months in oak barrels (80% new).
Garnet hue, light at the rim. Dark and red fruit with a slight leafy edge. A touch strict but just beginning to open. Medium-bodied weight, smooth and fresh on attack. Tannins polished but a bit of bite on the finish. Doesn’t try too hard.

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

The colour of Château Pichon Baron 2011 is deep garnet with ruby glints. On the nose, there is great aromatic presence with spicy, delicate, chocolatey and lightly toasted notes. There are delicate aromas of fruit: blackberry, black cherry. The attack is fleshy, generous and full-bodied. The rich, silky tannins are beautifully mature. The mouth-watering finish becomes more refined and sweet. This vintage opens up to become more accessible.
Jean-René Matignon - Technical Director - May 2018

Technical Specs

Alcohol: 13.0%
Closure: Natural Cork
Vintage: 2011
Oak: French oak barrels; 80% new oak and 20% one-year-old barrels
Varietals: 82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Merlot
Vineyard: Château Pichon Longueville Baron estate, Pauillac; deep Garonne gravel soils over clay subsoil
Harvest: 12–28 September 2011
Vinification: Hand-harvested and meticulously sorted grapes, including manual and optical sorting; parcel-by-parcel vinification, with maceration lasting 20–25 days and controlled extraction
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 gently for approximately 30–60 minutes before serving; avoid excessive aeration if the wine is showing delicate mature aromas
Food Pairing: Roast beef, rack of lamb, venison, duck, beef tenderloin, game birds, braised short ribs, mushrooms, truffle dishes and mature hard cheeses