In Bond Fine Wine. 2022 Château Griffons de Pichon Baron Griffons de Pichon Baron (2nd wine of Pichon Baron), Pauillac, Bordeaux, France. Second wine • Red Bordeaux in 6x75cl. Top critic score: 94/100 (AG). Drinking window: 2026–2042. Sold in bond by Albany Vintners, independent fine wine merchants.
William Kelley (WK) — 90–92/100 · Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com, 28/04/2023
The 2022 Les Griffons de Pichon Baron is the more serious of the estate's two second wines, with Cabernet Sauvignon rather than Merlot dominating the blend. Revealing aromas of dark berries, cherries, spices and pencil shavings, it's medium to full-bodied, fleshy and enveloping, with powdery tannins and a more structured profile than Les Tourelles.
Antonio Galloni (AG) — 94/100 · Inside Bordeaux, 28/01/2025 · Drink 2026-2042
The 2022 Les Griffons de Pichon Baron is super-refined from start to finish. Everything speaks to balance. Dark red/purplish fruit, spice, new leather, mocha, dried flowers and blood orange infuse the 2022 with notable character and class. Silky, polished tannins wrap it all together in grand style. The 2022 spent 18 months in French oak, 40% new, an approach that worked beautifully.
Neal Martin (NM) — 94/100 · Vinous, 12/02/2025 · Drink 2026-2052
The 2022 Les Griffons de Pichon Baron was very impressive from barrel. Now in bottle, it has a kind of unassuming bouquet that unfolds in the glass. This is very nuanced, with hints of black truffle filtering through the black fruit and a little sous-bois. The palate is medium-bodied with pliant tannins and beautifully balanced with a fresh, slightly citric finish. I like the energy in this Les G…