2014 Pichon-Longueville Baron Bordeaux Blend

Bordeaux Blend - 750ML
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REVIEWS

JL 96 TWI 96 JS 95 JD 95 WE 95 JA 94 WA 94 WS 93 VN 92
JL 96

TheWineCellarInsider.com, February 2017

Already delicious! What more needs to be said? The wine is full bodied, concentrated and offers length, persistence and energy, with a long, blast of sweet, juicy cassis, blackberry, earth and tobacco. There is a polish...
TWI 96

The Wine Independent, March 2024

Medium to deep garnet-brick in color, the 2014 Pichon Baron offers up serious, straight-laced notes of blackcurrant cordial, cedar chest, and tobacco leaf leading to hints of cardamom, pencil lead, and truffle. The...
JS 95

jamessuckling.com, February 2017

Irony and smoky intensity on the very youthful nose. Really rich and tannic, but as it flows over your palate it becomes more and more suave and complex. This is a concentrated, long-term wine that demands some patience...
JD 95

jebdunnuck.com, November 2017

More reserved and classically styled than the 2015, the 2014 Pichon-Longueville Baron is nevertheless a beautiful wine and up with the top wines in the vintage. Possessing deep ruby/plum color as well as terrific notes of...
WE 95

Wine Enthusiast, February 2017

This is rich, while also such a stylish wine. It is ripe and full of tannins while masking that firm structure with immensely generous fruit. The two give the wine power, density and elegance. Drink this impressive wine...
JA 94

janeanson.com, February 2024

Stunning, this is just beginning to deliver the most deliciously taut and balanced Pauillac character, with crayon and bilberry, black truffle and black pepper, muscular and concentrated mint leaf and cigar box on the...
WA 94

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, April 2017

The 2014 Pichon-Longueville Baron was broody at first, as if a big "No Entry" sign had been placed in front of the aromatics. But peeking underneath are some wonderful blackberry, cedar and graphite aromas that just sing...
WS 93

Wine Spectator, January 2017

A solid rendering, with an ample core of cassis, cherry preserves and plum cake backed by energetic, brambly tannins. A singed apple wood accent on the finish adds range. Shows good cut throughout. Best from 2020...
VN 92

Vinous, March 2024

The 2014 Pichon Baron has a lovely bouquet with blackberry, pencil shavings and touches of warm gravel, very well defined and focused, classic in style. The palate is medium-bodied with pliant tannins, fresh and vibrant...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Bordeaux Blend
Country France
Region Bordeaux
Sub-region Pauillac
Vintage 2014
Size 750ML
Percent alcohol 13.5%
Closure Cork

The 2014 Pichon-Longueville Baron is a Bordeaux Blend that hails from the Pauillac sub-region of Bordeaux, France. With its deep red color and elegant label, this wine exudes sophistication and refinement. The cork closure adds a touch of tradition to the overall experience.

On the nose, this wine offers a complex array of aromas. There are notes of blackberry, cedar, graphite, and even a hint of grilled cedar, which is characteristic of the Pauillac appellation. These aromas are intertwined with smoky nuances, cocoa bean, liquorice, and smoked earth, creating a captivating and aromatic bouquet.

Upon the first sip, the richness and stylishness of this wine become apparent. It is ripe and full-bodied, with a generous fruit profile that masks its firm tannic structure. The wine exudes power, density, and elegance all at once. There is a wonderful balance between the tannins and the fruit, creating a harmonious and enjoyable drinking experience.

The 2014 Pichon-Longueville Baron is a wine that demands patience. While it is already delicious, it will only improve with age. The concentration, depth, and precision on the palate indicate that this wine has the potential to age gracefully for many years. It is recommended to drink this impressive wine from 2025 onwards, allowing it to fully develop its complexity and reward the drinker.

This wine has received high praise from various wine publications. Wine Enthusiast awarded it an impressive score of 95, describing it as rich, stylish, and immensely generous. Wine Spectator also rated it highly, giving it a score of 93 and noting its ample core of cassis, cherry preserves, and plum cake. Other publications such as James Suckling, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, Jeb Dunnuck, Jancis Robinson, Jeff Leve, and Jane Anson have all recognized the quality and potential of this wine, with scores ranging from 93 to 96.

Overall, the 2014 Pichon-Longueville Baron is a wine that embodies the essence of Pauillac and Bordeaux. It is a wine of exceptional quality, depth, and elegance, and is sure to impress even the most discerning wine connoisseurs.