Pichon Baron Pauillac 2025 Pre-Arrival

97-99 Points Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider

"The complex aromatic profile expresses flowers, black currants, licorice, black cherries, cocoa, espresso, cigar wrappers, and a touch of mint. The palate delivers a beautiful combination of vitality, sweetness, energy, and purity. The long, vibrant finish is packed with layers of fruit, regal charm, power, and elegance."

97 Points Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux

"Restrained power, elegant fine-grained tannins and clear Pauillac character. Rosebuds, anis, slate and remarkable finesse combine with the drinkability of the vintage. Very impressive."

97 Points Decanter

"Dark berry fruit aromas with remarkable terroir transparency. Precise, focused and sophisticated, with meticulous tannins, cooling acidity and a grand, majestic sense of refinement."

96-98 Points Jeb Dunnuck

"A ripe bouquet of cassis, blueberries, crushed stone and liquid violets. Full-bodied, round and layered with tons of fruit, ripe tannins and outstanding length. One of the sexier wines of the vintage."

96-98 Points Wine Advocate

"A brilliant achievement. Dark wild berries, cassis, spice, pencil lead and licorice define the bouquet. Dense and concentrated with a distinctly Cabernet-driven profile combining freshness, tension and notable depth."

96-98 Points Antonio Galloni, Vinous

"Silky, aromatic and layered in the glass, the 2025 Pichon Baron is a total stunner. Sweet red cherry, plum, blood orange and rose petal notes are complemented by pomegranate, mint and exotic spice. Exquisite."

96-98 Points Lisa Perrotti-Brown

"Warm cassis, boysenberry preserves, graphite and black raspberries unfold into charcoal, black olive and violet nuances. Energetic black and blue fruits are supported by ripe, fine-grained tannins and fantastic tension."

96-97 Points James Suckling

"A very structured red with intense tannins, finishing polished and refined. Medium- to full-bodied with creamy tannins and a long finish."

95-97 Points Neal Martin, Vinous

"Red and black fruits mingle with sea spray notes. Crisp, elegant and beautifully balanced with chalky tannins and a long, graceful finish. Superb."