Pichon Baron 2010

Pauillac, Second Growth

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Tasting Notes
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. Score: 95 James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com Maturity: 2020+ 04 February 2013
Administrator Christian Seeley thinks the 2010 is the greatest Pichon Longueville Baron he has ever made, equaling some of the estate’s colossal wines from vintages such as 1989 and 1990. It was certainly showing well when I stopped by the chateau in January. Opaque purple, with loads of charcoal, licorice, incense and some exotic Asian spices along with abundant cassis liqueur, blackberry and hints of roasted coffee and spring flowers, it is full-bodied and opulent, with relatively high tannins, but they have sweetened up considerably and seem less aggressive than they did from barrel. The oak is clearly pushed to the background by the wine’s wealth of fruit, glycerin and full-bodied texture. This sensational Pichon Longueville Baron needs 5-6 years of cellaring, and should keep 30+ years. (97+ Points) Score: 97 Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2018-2048+ 01 February 2013
A prodigious, blockbuster effort from Pichon Longueville Baron, the 2010 is reminiscent of this estate’s titanic offerings in 1989 and 1990, but may be even greater with 30 years of longevity. Kudos to proprietor AXA and general director Christian Seeley. It was absolutely compelling on each of the three times I tasted it. Black/purple-colored with super concentration and richness as well as full body, it offers an awesome display of creme de cassis, blackberry liqueur, licorice, camphor and spring flowers. Stunningly pure and unctuously textured with high but sweet, well-integrated tannins, this superstar of the vintage is definitely a wine to purchase as a future. Anticipated maturity: 2015-2040. (97-99+Points) Score: 97 - 99 Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com 04 May 2011
Cedary fragrance. Wonderful only-Bordeaux-can-do-this fresh finesse and restraint even though there's power and determination. Elegant, seems so fine boned even with plenty of tannin. Has restraint but incredible length. Score: 18 - 19 Julia Harding MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2017-2032 10 April 2012
Super-ripe with pure quintessential Cabernet fruit and smokiness. The palate is full-bodied and seductive with dark chocolate, mocha and lovely minerality. Seriously good concentration of juicy fruit. Really impressive stuff. Score: 95 - 98 Albany Vintners, - 27 April 2011
79% Cabernet Sauvignon, 21% Merlot which had late malos. Vibrant purple colour. Very sumptuous nose with rather more interesting nose than most at this early stage. Very rich and sumptuous and gorgeous on the palate. Much more difference between the grand vin and second wine here than at Pichon Lalande across the road. Lovely complete expression of the ripeness of both fruit and tannin in 2010. Dry and cool on the finish. Very complete. Tea-leaf aromas and lovely texture. Unctuous and much less dry on the end than many 2010s. This should be a lovely wine that could be broached relatively early but will last. 13.7% Score: 18 Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2017-2032 20 April 2011
A blend of 79% Cabernet Sauvignon and 21% Merlot, 13.7% alcohol with a pH of 3.7 and total acidity of 3.3gms/L that will be raised in 80% new oak (the remainder one year old). This has a refined, much more understated nose than the 2009 that grabbed you by the lapels. It opens beautifully with aeration, blackberry, a touch of cassis, cedar and graphite, but a little gentler than other Pauillac 2010s at this early juncture. The palate is full-bodied with very fine tannins, good acidity, like the 2009, a Pauillac imbued with great symmetry and focus, very elegant and refined towards the finish that for once reminds me of the Pichon over the road. Very persistent and very 'classic' towards the finish. Excellent. Drink 2015-2040+ Tasted March 2011. Score: 94 - 96 Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2015-2040+ 15 April 2011
Wonderfully smoky fruit, quite compacted still with great natural depth of Cabernet Sauvignon and a great future. Score: 18 - 19 Decanter, Decanter.com Maturity: 2022-2045 01 April 2011
This is mouthfilling, with terrifically dense yet graceful layers of roasted coffee, warm fig sauce, currant preserves and Kenya AA coffee. The powerful finish blends iron-clad tannins and a hint of loam. Cuts a broad swath, but remains pure. Destined for a long life. Score: 95 - 98 James Molesworth, Wine Spectator 31 March 2011

Tasting Notes

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.

Score: 95

James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com Maturity: 2020+ 04 February 2013

Administrator Christian Seeley thinks the 2010 is the greatest Pichon Longueville Baron he has ever made, equaling some of the estate’s colossal wines from vintages such as 1989 and 1990. It was certainly showing well when I stopped by the chateau in January. Opaque purple, with loads of charcoal, licorice, incense and some exotic Asian spices along with abundant cassis liqueur, blackberry and hints of roasted coffee and spring flowers, it is full-bodied and opulent, with relatively high tannins, but they have sweetened up considerably and seem less aggressive than they did from barrel. The oak is clearly pushed to the background by the wine’s wealth of fruit, glycerin and full-bodied texture. This sensational Pichon Longueville Baron needs 5-6 years of cellaring, and should keep 30+ years. (97+ Points)

Score: 97

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2018-2048+ 01 February 2013

A prodigious, blockbuster effort from Pichon Longueville Baron, the 2010 is reminiscent of this estate’s titanic offerings in 1989 and 1990, but may be even greater with 30 years of longevity. Kudos to proprietor AXA and general director Christian Seeley. It was absolutely compelling on each of the three times I tasted it. Black/purple-colored with super concentration and richness as well as full body, it offers an awesome display of creme de cassis, blackberry liqueur, licorice, camphor and spring flowers. Stunningly pure and unctuously textured with high but sweet, well-integrated tannins, this superstar of the vintage is definitely a wine to purchase as a future. Anticipated maturity: 2015-2040. (97-99+Points)

Score: 97 - 99

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com 04 May 2011

Cedary fragrance. Wonderful only-Bordeaux-can-do-this fresh finesse and restraint even though there's power and determination. Elegant, seems so fine boned even with plenty of tannin. Has restraint but incredible length.

Score: 18 - 19

Julia Harding MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2017-2032 10 April 2012

Super-ripe with pure quintessential Cabernet fruit and smokiness. The palate is full-bodied and seductive with dark chocolate, mocha and lovely minerality. Seriously good concentration of juicy fruit. Really impressive stuff.

Score: 95 - 98

Albany Vintners, - 27 April 2011

79% Cabernet Sauvignon, 21% Merlot which had late malos. Vibrant purple colour. Very sumptuous nose with rather more interesting nose than most at this early stage. Very rich and sumptuous and gorgeous on the palate. Much more difference between the grand vin and second wine here than at Pichon Lalande across the road. Lovely complete expression of the ripeness of both fruit and tannin in 2010. Dry and cool on the finish. Very complete. Tea-leaf aromas and lovely texture. Unctuous and much less dry on the end than many 2010s. This should be a lovely wine that could be broached relatively early but will last. 13.7%

Score: 18

Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2017-2032 20 April 2011

A blend of 79% Cabernet Sauvignon and 21% Merlot, 13.7% alcohol with a pH of 3.7 and total acidity of 3.3gms/L that will be raised in 80% new oak (the remainder one year old). This has a refined, much more understated nose than the 2009 that grabbed you by the lapels. It opens beautifully with aeration, blackberry, a touch of cassis, cedar and graphite, but a little gentler than other Pauillac 2010s at this early juncture. The palate is full-bodied with very fine tannins, good acidity, like the 2009, a Pauillac imbued with great symmetry and focus, very elegant and refined towards the finish that for once reminds me of the Pichon over the road. Very persistent and very 'classic' towards the finish. Excellent. Drink 2015-2040+ Tasted March 2011.

Score: 94 - 96

Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2015-2040+ 15 April 2011

Wonderfully smoky fruit, quite compacted still with great natural depth of Cabernet Sauvignon and a great future.

Score: 18 - 19

Decanter, Decanter.com Maturity: 2022-2045 01 April 2011

This is mouthfilling, with terrifically dense yet graceful layers of roasted coffee, warm fig sauce, currant preserves and Kenya AA coffee. The powerful finish blends iron-clad tannins and a hint of loam. Cuts a broad swath, but remains pure. Destined for a long life.

Score: 95 - 98

James Molesworth, Wine Spectator 31 March 2011

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