Château Pichon Baron - Pauillac 2014

Jamessuckling.com

95 / 100

par James Suckling le 16/02/2017

Irony and smoky intensity on the very youthful nose. Really rich and tannic, but as it flows over your palate it becomes more and more suave and complex. This is a concentrated, long-term wine that demands some patience but should richly reward it. Try in 2022.

Vinous

94 / 100

par Antonio Galloni le 06/02/2017

A wine of pure sophistication and class, the 2014 Pichon-Longueville Baron exudes depth and intensity from the very first taste. Super-ripe black cherry, plum, smoke, tobacco and licorice all flesh out in the glass. This is a surprisingly ripe style for the vintage. Readers should give the 2014 at least a few years in bottle to come together.

Wine Spectator

93 / 100

le 04/01/2017

A solid rendering, with an ample core of cassis, cherry preserves and plum cake backed by energetic, brambly tannins. A singed apple wood accent on the finish adds range. Shows good cut throughout. Best from 2020 through 2035.—J.M.

Le Point

18 / 20

par Jacques Dupont le 21/05/2015

- Fruits noirs, cacao, bouche ample, large. Vin serré, très pauillac, élégant et dense, tanins présents en finale mais sans dureté, très belle matière, grande bouteille après élevage.

Vinous

91-94 / 100

par Antonio Galloni le 11/05/2015

Dark red cherry, plum, cedar, smoke and cinnamon are some of the notes that meld together in the 2014 Pichon-Longueville Baron. One of the rounder, more supple wines from this sector of the Médoc, today, the 2014 appears to be a wine that will drink well with only a handful of years in the cellar. The soft, seamless finish is quite striking, but there is plenty of tannin lurking beneath, it is just buried by the fruit. Technical Director Jean-Renè Matignon adds that the tannin levels are the same as 2010, although that would be nearly impossible to ascertain on taste and feel alone. In 2014, the blend is 80% Cabernet Sauvignon and 20% Merlot. Overall, this is a very stylish Pichon-Baron distinguished by the great purity of its fruit. Tasted twice.

Vinifera

94-96 / 20

par Jacques Perrin le 05/05/2015

Classé dans « Les vins les plus magiques » et dans les « Très grands vins »:
Robe soutenue. Magnifique finesse d’expression sur des arômes de coulis de fruits frais. Corps dense, finement tramé avec une très belle allonge et beaucoup de fraîcheur. C’est un vin racé, d’une construction minutieuse, très dynamique.

The Wine Cellar Insider

95-96 / 100

par Jeff Leve le 05/05/2015

Dark in color, with black, blue and cassis fruit complicated by smoke, earth and tobacco in the bouquet. This wine is rich, dense, long, silky and lush. There is a beautiful purity to the layers of ripe, sweet, fresh fruit and plush tannins. The finish builds and expands pleasantly in the mouth. This wine is probably better than the delightful 2003 and not far from the even more better 2005. Crafted from a blend of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon and 20% Merlot, the wine reached 13.3% alcohol with a pH of 3.7. The Grand Vin represents 45% of the harvest. 95-96 Pts.

La Revue du Vin de France

18-18,5 / 20

le 05/05/2015

Le cru frappe très fort et élabore une des réussites du millésime. Tout y est, avec une bouche superbe de droiture, de précision et surtout d’intensité de fruit. Doté d’une longueur impressionnante et d’une fraîcheur de fruit parfaite, il ira très loin. « Château Pichon Longueville Baron : Ce château reste au sommet de l’appellation Pauillac en livrant un millésime magistral ».
Les quatre vins qu’il a envie d’acheter : « il tutoie les premiers crus en termes de puissance et de raffinement, sans en afficher le prix. Une grande bouteille pour les années à venir» (Olivier Poels)

matthewjukes.com

18 / 20

par Matthew Jukes le 30/04/2015

(82 Cabernet Sauvignon, 20 Merlot) | 80% new oak.
This is a very smoky, rich, plush, oaky and spicy Pichon Baron with a deep garnet core and very complex nose. The tannin index (IPT) registers 93, which is similar to 2010 and I think it is only a nudge off the quality of the 2010 in every respect. Perhaps it is a little less profound than the 2010 but it is still very rich and luxurious. With rose petal and violet notes leading the way and racy acidity underpinning the finish, this is a keenly packaged wine, too. I have no doubt that it will blossom into a stunning creation and this is thanks to the fabulous blocks of old vine Cabernet Sauvignon which make up the heart of this wine.(18+)

Wine Advocate

92-94 / 100

par Neal Martin le 30/04/2015

The Château Pichon Baron 2014 is a blend of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon and 20% Merlot, almost the same as 2010. It was picked between late September and 16 October. It has a tightly wound bouquet at the moment, very "contained" and not as flamboyant as say, the 2009 or the 2010 at this early juncture. But there is remarkable precision here - an aristocratic nose with fleeting glimpses of cedar and pencil lead. The palate is medium-bodied. The acidity is quite noticeable although the pH is 3.8, higher than you would have expected. There is certainly a lot of body and structure (IPT came in at 91) with a precise, almost stoic, graphite finish. If the disappearance of Château Latour from en primeur is getting you down then this will fill that gap nicely.

My Bettane + Desseauve

18,5 / 20

par Bettane & Desseauve le 23/04/2015

80 % de cabernet-sauvignon, 45 % de la production totale du cru : un profil exigeant qui imprime une marque énergique, profonde, masculine et très racée au vin, sur les fruits rouges et noirs, finissant sur une note de graphite très racée, grande texture serrée et finesse de tannin de haute volée, profondeur veloutée et intense, grande classe.

GaultMillau

16,5-17,5 / 20

le 22/04/2015

Beau boisé élégant, fin, bouche sur le fruit, un grain juteux, une belle densité, de la rondeur pour un Pichon Baron élégant, presque suave, et fruité en finale. Racé et élégant. Parfait pour la garde.

Asian Palate

94 / 100

par Jeannie Cho Lee MW le 20/04/2015

Classy, seductive Pichon Baron with velvety tannins and a gorgeous array of flavors. Excellent concentration without heaviness or extraction - vibrant dark berry fruit with savory notes and a very long finish. A successful Pichon Baron that combines freshness with intensity. Balanced wine with only 13.3% alcohol.

Jancis Robinson

17 / 20

par Jancis Robinson le 17/04/2015

80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot. 
Very deep blackish crimson. Hint of savoury treacle/molasses on the nose. Then a little dry but with decent mid charge of tannins. Far from opulent. Pretty angular at this stage. A tiny bit hollow. Needs to gain flesh. Griffons is almost too charming now! 

Decanter.com

17,75 / 20

par Steven Spurrier le 17/04/2015

Lots of depth andmeaty grip from 80% Cabernet Sauvignon. Broad and powerful with elegance to come; a very good future ahead. Drink: 2020-2035 (92)

Jamessuckling.com

95-96 / 100

par James Suckling le 10/04/2015

A fabulous young wine with superb depth of fruit and density that shows blueberries, blackberries, oyster shells and stones. Full-bodied, chewy yet with a laser-guided backbone of tannins. Goes on for minutes. Concentrated yet so fine and beautiful. The tannin content analysis is the same as 2009 and 2010 apparently from the winemakers, but the tannin quality is better. Amazing. This could be a remake of the 2010 but fresher.

timatkin.com

94 / 100

par Tim Atkin MW le 07/04/2015

René Gabriel

18 / 20

par René Gabriel le 01/04/2015

80 % Cabernet Sauvignon, 20 % Merlot. 35 hl/ha. Extrem dunkles Purpur mit lila und violetten Reflexen. Zeigt viel Würze und wunderschön florale Noten, hier gesellt sich schon eine ganz schöne Prise Tabak dazu und eine Aromatik aus dem Untergrund, welche schwarzbeerige Konturen und Trüffel mit sich bringt. Im zweiten Ansatz, dunkle Pflaumen, Kaffee und schwarze Oliven. Im Gaumen dicht, noble Hölzer, viel schwarzbeerige Frucht, ein Hauch Bittermandel, im Finale zeigt sich die Strenge der muskulösen Tannine welche nach Integration mit dem weiteren Fassausbau verlangen. Drei Mal verkostet. Immer etwas robust empfunden. 18/20 2034 - 2048

Wine Enthusiast

95 / 100

par Roger Voss le 01/04/2015

94–96. Barrel Sample. This wine has the finest, dusty tannins that float through the structure. Don't be deceived, though—this rich, sophisticated wine will age very well, thanks to its weight and power. It also has poised elegance that is so stylish and already attractive.

Wine Spectator

92-95 / 100

par James Molesworth le 30/03/2015

Features a solid core of dark plum and blackberry fruit, backed by judicious toast that allows tobacco and loam hints to
emerge in end. This picks up steam through the finish, showing ample base notes.