Henry Boshoff

9.3

Nice and spicy... — 5 years ago

Becca

9.5

Delicious fruity notes, smooth. Medium tannins. — 6 years ago

Elizabeth Verity

9.3

Love this, highly drinkable, smooth and flavorful — 8 years ago

Mike K

9.2

Really enjoyed this as an evening sipper by itself. Subtle notes of the bourbon barrel, fairly well balanced. Would get again, especially for price. — 9 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

— 9 years ago

Tom Kobylarz

9.1

Of the 2 Bordeaux drinking the best tonight, but long term the Brane-Cantenac 2005 will outlive this wine by 10 years easy. While very complex, a fine touch a green is traceable.

A classic currant and forest floor nose, fall leaves abound with a spike of spice and a barely there green that while subtle is apparent.

The pleasure here is higher for its more mature tasted and feel, while the brawny 2005 is a better wine it was not as enjoyable to me and feel it will be another notch enter in 3 years, and likely 2 notches better in 5.

The elegance and feel on this wine is ready to go and will easily go another 5+ years. — 10 years ago

Sunny Vy

9.6

Weird, in a good way — 11 years ago

Charles (Chad) Bucklin

Owner and founder of C. T. Bucklin Wine Advising

9.2

Rough at first. It took about 3 hours to really shine and show off. #bordeaux #cos #cosdestournel #2ndgrowth — 11 years ago

Linda Chew

9.2

Hints of cherry. Great — 11 years ago

Andrea Vos-Rochefort

9.1

Nice grip, full bodied with a subtle not unwelcome kick of acidity at the end. Notes of blackberry, plum, and leather. — 6 years ago

Ray Vanderhoff

9.0

Delicate Pinot Noir. Violets and hydrangea and smoke on the nose. Big Blueberry and dark raspberry fruit. Hints of licorice and clove. — 7 years ago

Rachel Holzman

9.2

Really great for how young and fresh it is! — 8 years ago

Morgan Copeland

9.5

Easy drinking cab. Shared with Mom in SoHo — 9 years ago

Matthieu Bordes

9.3

Strong colour for this 2007 and very powerful for this vintage at St Julien, smoked notes on the nose spicy and red fruit. Powerfully Wine better if you wait 2 or 3 years more. — 9 years ago

Kimberly Anderson

8.9

What a difference an hour decant makes! Pitch black in the glass. Barnyard funk on the nose. Blackberry and leather mid-palate. Lots going on with this wine and time will only improve this vintage. Tart cherry and cranberry on the finish. Firm tannins and quite dry. — 10 years ago

with Chad

Pinotman /// Andreas

9.0

South African gooseberry, tart apple another winner from the 2015 vintage. — 10 years ago

Cory Fierro

9.0

Third of 3 Napa cabs I've had tonight, and by far the best. Open for a few hours before finally trying and it is so damn floral. Soft red fruits dominate the palate, with a hint of dark chocolate and that new American oak smell/taste. The color is a dark magenta and pretty. All I need is a big ol' filet mignon to eat with this. — 10 years ago

Michael Piaker

8.9

17 August 2013. The Wine Country, Long Beach, CA. — 11 years ago

Nick Davis

9.4

Super cool. — 11 years ago

23media girl

8.9

With Greg & Jill at their friends house — 14 years ago

Jeffrey Woo

9.3

Ruby hue with medium-plus saturation. Aromas and flavors of chocolate, Maraschino cherries, oak, plum, raspberry, rubber, strawberry, and vanilla. Medium body; ripe, medium-heavy tannins; and medium-minus acidity. Ripe, intense fruit on the nose and palate, with an oaky but easygoing finish of medium-short length. — 6 years ago

Marisa Munoz

9.4

Smooth, rich & delicious! — 7 years ago

with Stacy and Dylan

Chip Hughes

9.5

On tap. One of the original greats. Dank, juicy, crunk. #threefloyds #paleale — 8 years ago

Colin Nuckolls

9.5

Outstanding chard! Thanks to rovis for sharing — 9 years ago

Nick Jouras

9.4

Christmas Day 3 Litre 12 years old and a lot left — 10 years ago

David Langstaff

9.4

This wine needed about 3 hours to release. Initially tight with uncomfortable medicinal nose which then totally dissipated. Drinking now next day and you get the age of fully integrated but not fading tannins. Nose has a delightful dark fruit and smokiness. Great fit of nose and taste, meaning - when tastes after smelling the experience is consistent and not jolting. I think the color purple in a subdued way. Very nice. Memo to self: decant and watch for sediment, and enjoy three hours later. — 10 years ago

with Cynthia and Chris

Renee Mcl

9.2

I do believe this is thee* best $8.00 bottle of wine I can ever remember buying. *cheers* — 10 years ago

Felix Huang

9.4

At 28 years, this wine is just starting to mature. After a good 3+ hour decant, the wine started to wake up from its slumber. Powerful juice with integrated tannins. — 10 years ago

Neil Cornish

8.9

Out of 3 liter. Fresh and minty! — 11 years ago

with Michael and Jon

Chris Buffum

9.1

Probably one of the top 3 Cabs — 11 years ago