Pichon Baron - Pauillac 2021

matthewjukes.com

18 / 20

byMatthew Jukesthe8/2/2022

Like many of the great estates on the Left Bank, Directeur Général Christian Seely used a considerable slice of Cabernet Sauvignon in his Grand Vin, making it more densely packed and also a composed style of wine. A dark, cool and deep-rooted sense of place forms the structure here, and yet the nose and finish seem relatively suave and elegant. Cassis-soaked and impressively concentrated but in no way heavy, there is a refreshing character on the finish that shows greenness or austerity, marking the way for a successful future. 18

Jamessuckling.com

96-97 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe6/8/2022

Blackcurrant, blueberry, violet and blackberry notes, as well as plenty of spices. Medium to full body with plenty of richness and blackcurrant and ink character. Tar and graphite, too. Precise and structured. Very Pichon Baron in nature here. 88% cabernet sauvignon.

Jeb DUNNUCK

93-95 / 100

byJeb Dunnuckthe6/2/2022

As to the Grand Vin, the 2021 Château Pichon-Longueville Baron is 88% Cabernet Sauvignon and 12% Merlot that's a selection of 50% of the total production and is resting in 70% new barrels. This straight, pure, incredibly focused and impressive 2021 has deep blue fruits as well as notes of cassis, graphite, chalky minerality, and hints of tobacco. It's elegant and balanced, with ripe tannins as well as good acidity and density.

Bettane & Desseauve

95-96 / 100

by Bettane & Desseauvethe5/24/2022

Grande couleur, corps complet pour l’année, note de violette se superposant aux fruits rouges, grande texture typée par les cabernets. Un pichon-baron réussi, généreux et sans lourdeur. 88 % cabernet-sauvignon, 12 % merlot.

The Vintage Journal

94-95 / 100

byAndrew Caillard MWthe5/17/2022

Deep colour. Cassis, dark chocolate, espresso aromas. Richly flavoured wine with blackcurrant, espresso, dark chocolate flavours, fine loose-knit chalky/grainy tannins, lovely natural density and vanilla/roasted chestnut notes. Finishes minerally and long. Very good precision and suppleness. 88% cabernet sauvignon, 12% merlot. 18 months in 70% new and 30% second-use French oak barriques.

Alexandre Ma

95-96 / 100

byAlexandre Mathe5/16/2022

While the 2020 vintage showed me a gentler image of Pichon Baron, Pichon Baron 2021 is more of a classic Bordeaux in the 1980s wearing swallow-tailed coat. The aromas are more profound and reserved, dominated by the rich spicy notes of black pepper, licorice, star anise, and amomum tsaoko at this stage. Thanks to its tantalizing acidity, the whole palate is enveloped by a sense of crystal-clear freshness. But interestingly, the relatively high acidity does not intensify the tannins. On the contrary, its foundation-like soft texture is particularly striking, obviously a result of very gentle extraction. Patience will be required for Pichon Baron 2021 to fully bloom. According to my knowledge, after the tertiary aromas of truffle, pine, and cypress waft out, this wine will take your breath away. ???2020????????????????,?2021????????????80??“?????????”??????????????,????????????????????????????????????,??????????????,?????,????????????????,????????????????,??????????????2021???????????????,????????,???????????????????,?????????

The Wine Cellar Insider

93-95 / 100

byJeff Levethe5/16/2022

Produced using the highest percentage of Cabernet in the history of the estate, the wine blends 88% Cabernet Sauvignon and 12% Merlot. Here you find, espresso, cigar box, cedar, soy=, lead pencil and red with black currants on the nose. On the palate, the wine is fresh, bright, vibrant, spicy and racy. The tannins are soft, the fruit carries a peppery edge, finishing with layers of sweet, chewy red fruits. This is a perfect example of what a good, classically styled Pauillac should taste like. This is also the finial vintage produced by the incredibly talented, long-time technical director, Jean-Rene Matignon. Drink from 2028-2055. 93-95

Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux

94 / 100

byJane Ansonthe5/13/2022

Vinous

93-95 / 100

byNeal Martinthe5/12/2022

The 2021 Pichon-Longueville Baron (which, incidentally, has been the legal name since 2021!) is matured in 70% new oak. It opens up nicely in the glass, revealing a straight-down-the-line, floral bouquet of violets intermingled with graphite notes. There is a delicacy about the aromatics that distinguishes it from recent vintages. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, very pure and "athletic.” No extra fat here; instead, perhaps, slender like the Mouton-Rothschild, which is not a bad thing. Nimble might be a better word. Very fine.

Vinous

95-97 / 100

byAntonio Gallonithe5/11/2022

The 2021 Pichon-Baron is a dense, packed wine, its mid-weight structure notwithstanding. There is a lot of wine here, but readers have to be patient. Red-toned fruit, blood orange, mint, rose petal and cinnamon add layers of nuance, but more than anything else, the 2021 stands out for its persistence.

vvwine

95-97 / 100

byAdrian Van Velsenthe5/10/2022

(In diesem Jahr nur 60% Neues Holz) Leuchtendes Rubinrot. Die Nase ist ein Traum, sensationeller Duft, Johannisbeeren, Brombeeren, Kirschen, Tabak, florale Töne, Tee, Weihnachtsgewürze, ein Gedicht. Im Gaumen saftig und frisch, ungemein feingliedrig, mit knackiger Frucht, feinkörnigen Tanninen und einer top eingebundenen Säure. Der Wein hat super viel Frische, baut Druck auf, wirkt nie schwerfällig, Im Abgang langanhaltend, saftig, frisch, endet auf rote Beeren und einen Hauch Blutorangen. Fantastisch in Sachen Balance und mit grossen Reserven. Wird, ja muss etwas gut reifen. 2028-2055 (Verkostet im April 2022. UGCB)

Anthocyanes

95-97 / 100

byYohan Castaingthe5/6/2022

Assemblages réalisés. Superbe bouquet complexe et frais de fruits noirs "al dente", de violette, de réglisse, d'iris et de fleurs de printemps. Bouche droite, juteuse, de très beaux tanins fins et délicats. Superbe race et grande précision d'ensemble pour des tanins ciselés et frais. Bravo, ce sera assurément un grand Pichon Baron cristallin et sur l'allonge. Magnifique ! 95-97+

Wine Advocate

94-96 / 100

byWilliam Kelleythe4/29/2022

A brilliant achievement, the 2021 Pichon-Longueville Baron opens in the glass with aromas of dark berries, blackcurrants, cigar wrapper, loamy soil, pencil shavings and licorice. Medium to full-bodied, deep and layered, it's concentrated and penetrating, with terrific concentration and a beautifully refined, classy profile. A blend of fully 89% Cabernet Sauvignon and 11% Merlot, it represents the wine this great estate could have produced in 1996. One of the real successes of the vintage, readers who overlook this wine will live to regret it. (94 - 96)+

Decanter.com

95 / 100

byGeorgina Hindlethe4/1/2022

The highest proportion of Cabernet Sauvignon ever in the blend at 88% completed by 12% Merlot. Cool red and blue fruits on the nose, smells so welcoming with blueberry, vanilla and cola notes. A soft succulence straight away so you know there is good acidity but the structure and the delicate tannins take over and fill the mouth, giving great Cabernet savoury and herbal aspects, filling and expansive while delivering the crystalline purity on the tongue in terms of texture. Tannins are so fine, but this is rich in its depth yet still so focussed and straight. The mid palate has weight but there’s such drive and energy. The lick of stone is welcoming, giving the salinity and yet another element to taste and contemplate. Mighty, thrilling and a joy to taste. Elegant and classic in the best way - this will need some time but will be excellent.

Drinking Window 2027 - 2048