Justin Hart

9.4

Still tight at this point - could go another 5 years at least - beautiful rose, pie cherry and coco notes on the nose. Lots of tannic grip still. Cherry Cola, baking spices and white pepper on the palette. ❤️ — 5 years ago

with Cherish and Jen

Justin Hart

9.2

Yum! But it’s a little stemmy and underwhelming for what it could be. Cherry and cola notes are evident, sweet but not as deep as it could be. — 5 years ago

with Cherish and Jen

Justin Hart

9.1

It lives up to it’s name. Though 2010 wasn’t the best year, probably the worst of this decade actually, this wine is still very drinkable and has stood this short test of time very well. Profile is dominated by the cab (37%) at this stage as the Merlot (40%) has faded a little. The Malbec and Petit Verdot making up the rest are subtle/hiding. Dark brambly berries/black cherry, faint cola notes, tobacco and wet stone/pencil shavings are the prominent flavors and aromas. It is probably good for at least a few more years. :) — 7 years ago

with Cherish and Jen

Pip Davie

9.0

Smooth first taste.
From Collioure in Rossillion region
Made from mix of Syrah, Grenache & Mourvedre grapes. — 7 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.4

I have to say this is my favorite Chateau to stand in front of and gaze. On the nose, spice, wild blackberries, dark cherries, blueberries, black plum, plum, leather, cedar, dark moist soil, wet stones, mint, tobacco leaf and dark fresh & dry flowers. It's drinking nicely with silty medium-medium + tannins & full bodied. Ruby, ripe wild blackberries, dark cherries, blueberries, black plum, plum, leather, cedar, dark moist soil, wet stones, crushed dry minerals, mint, tobacco leaf and violets, dark fresh & dry flowers. The acidity is round and mouthwatering. The long finish has great elegance, beauty, length, tension & balance. It's just starting to hit it's stride and has plenty of life ahead of it. Another 15-20 years. Who said 04 was a difficult vintage? This will continue to improve and will stun with another 10 years in bottle. Photos of the the exterior Chateau front & side, tasting room and Christian Seely Managing Director. Chateau Pichon Baron and Chateau Pichon Lalande were originally part of the same estate. Pichon Baron got it's name when Therese, daughter of the founder, received the estate as a dowry when she married Jacques de Pichon Longueville the first President of the Bordeaux Parliament. Chateau Pichon Baron changed because of the Baron Joseph de Pichon Longueville. He took over managing Pichon Baron when he was only 19 years old! When the Baron passed away at 90 in 1850, he divided his Pauillac estate. The sons were awarded what became Chateau Pichon Baron and the daughters were given what later became Chateau Pichon Lalande. Pichon Baron went through three rough decades in the 60's, 70's and 80's. Part of the issues were, lack of investment and they machine harvested. The first really great vintages for them were 89 & 90 after Jean Rene Matignon, Jean-Michel Cazes join them and AXA Insurance Company purchased them adding capital. The 73 hectare vineyard of Chateau Pichon Baron are planted to 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot. However, the Cabernet Franc and the Petit Verdot are reserved exclusively for the second wine. The terroir is mostly deep gravel, sand clay soils. Pichon Baron uses 80% new French oak and rests in barrel 18 months. @ FogoDeChao

— 8 years ago

Justin Hart

9.3

All same notes apply from the 2014 vintage, but I think this vintage is even better! :) — 5 years ago

with Cherish and Jen

Sipping Fine Wine

9.1

Had this about 2 years ago. The estate once belonged to the famous Lynch family, of Irish origin, was acquired by Jean-Charles Cazes in 1934. His grandson, Jean-Michel Cazes restructured the estate in 1974. A blend of 73% Cab Sauv & 27% Merlot, deep Ruby (lost purple edges), pronounced berry fruit aromas with cacao and vanilla notes. On the palate blackberry and plum flavors with tobacco and espresso notes. Dusty fine tannins, long ending with an oaky mineral character. Developed well! Tasting Sample! — 5 years ago

Justin Hart

9.2

Aging well. This medium bodied wine is still full of tannin and flavor. It will probably continue to age well for another 5-6 years. Bright red fruit (red plum, strawberry and cranberry) are backed up by a heady/boozy finish and some nice spicy notes (dried red pepper and maybe nutmeg/baking spice). Yum! — 7 years ago

with Cherish and Jen

Jim Nelson

9.3

“My kind of Chenin Blanc.” —JM Sevilla — 7 years ago

with Camille

Gillett Johnson

9.4

Wow. Respect — 8 years ago

with Dawn

Frank Partous

8.9

2016 vintage, savored in July 2018. $18.50CAD. Very inviting sweet fruit aroma, toffee. Dry and full bodied. Long finish with sharp, spicy herbs and very slight bitterness at the very end.
Millésimes 2016, déguster en juillet 2017. $18.50CAD. Invitantes arômes de fruits sucrés, toffee. Sec et corsé. Long en bouche, herbes épicés, un peu tranchant et suivît d'une petite amertume à la toute fin.
— 8 years ago

Randy Fuller

9.4

The wine smells of sweet peaches and apricots, but an earthy layer drapes over the candy-like aromas as if to try and mask them. On the palate, stone fruit is there, too, and a note of orange zest plays into a rather nice acidity level. Pair with cheese - nice with creamy Brie, better with smoked farmhouse cheddar. — 9 years ago

Justin Hart

9.6

Wow! Just wow... 2014 is even better than 2013. Parfumey, meaty and fruity all at once, and so good. White pepper, blueberries, plum, baking spices, and a hint of dried meat gracefully unravel in your mouth as you sip. Yum! — 5 years ago

with Cherish and Jen

R D B

9.2

2016 vintage. Served at dinner party M&S. So perfect with filet mignon. Would buy again. M NOLA — 6 years ago

Justin Hart

9.5

Damn fine wine! Still grippy and tannic, only slightest tinge of oxidation so far. Big tobacco, cherry, vanilla and tar notes. Could easily go a few more years. Fantastic!!! — 6 years ago

with Jen and Cherish

Justin Hart

9.5

Wow! I honestly didn’t expect this to be so good (2010 being such a cool year), but it is fantastic! Big red stone fruit and pepper on the nose, hints of bacon fat, cigar box, and white pepper on initial palette. Medium bodied, medium tannins. Excellent finish. Yum! — 7 years ago

with Alex, Cherish and 1 other

Justin Hart

9.3

This is damn good Malbec... get it! — 7 years ago

with Jessica, Jeff and 2 others

Kevin Mintenko

9.5

Dry, mild fruit, floral. Slate, grapefruit pith, and lavender. — 8 years ago

Justin Hart

9.2

Red mtn. all the way (i.e. huge fruit and a hint of banana), with softer tannins (thanks to aging perhaps) and a sweet lingering finish. Yum! — 8 years ago

Josephine Pulcinello

10

Oh Chesca, where have you been all of my adult life! JM and Circle Liquors do it again and introed the husband and me to another winner. Understand the wine maker is from OCNJ, even better, Jersey Strong!!! — 9 years ago