2020 Pichon-Longueville Baron Bordeaux Blend

Bordeaux Blend - 1.5L
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REVIEWS

JS 99 DC 98 JD 98 JL 98 WE 98 WA 97 TWI 97 WS 97 JA 96 VN 96
JS 99

jamessuckling.com, January 2023

Fabulous aromas of blackcurrant, blueberry, crushed stone, graphite and lead pencil. Some violets and other flowers, too. Full-bodied with incredibly encompassing tannins that are like the finest velvet in texture. The...
DC 98

Decanter, January 2023

Gentle and delicately aromatic but rich too, full of coffee, mocha, dark chocolate, caramel and medicinal herbs - mint and aniseed with a combination of red, blue and black berry fruits. Lovely density and weight on the...
JD 98

jebdunnuck.com, March 2023

(98+ points) The flagship 2020 Château Pichon-Longueville Baron is pure gold, a full-bodied, rich, powerful 2020 displaying the vintage's purity, focus, and structure front and center. A blend of 76% Cabernet Sauvignon...
JL 98

TheWineCellarInsider.com, March 2023

With an intensity of color that matches the intensity you taste, and feel, here you find a wine that coats your palate with its multiple layers of rich, dark, deep, black, and dark red fruits coupled with smoke, tobacco...
WE 98

Wine Enthusiast, April 2023

Made with a high percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon, this wine offers dark tannins that give density and massive black fruits. With a magnificent combination of dark fruits and rich structure, it is set for long-term aging...
WA 97

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, April 2023

The brilliant 2020 Pichon-Longueville Baron offers up inviting aromas of sweet berries and cassis mingled with pipe tobacco, loamy soil, pencil shavings and licorice. Medium to full-bodied, deep and layered, its velvety...
TWI 97

The Wine Independent, March 2023

A blend of 76% Cabernet Sauvignon and 24% Merlot, the 2020 Pichon Baron is deep garnet-purple in color. It gallops out of the glass with powerful notes of creme de cassis, blackberry pie, and licorice, followed by...
WS 97

Wine Spectator, November 2022

This has a very large-scaled yet properly proportioned core of cassis, plum and blackberry fruit flavors that are remarkably pure and focused. Buried deep within is a sleek, vibrant iron spine that drives the finish as...
JA 96

janeanson.com, December 2021

Densely structured, with muscular tannins that confidently hold the cassis and blackberry fruits in check and load up on the Pauillac character. This is great quality, full of liquorice, gunpowder tea and grilled cocoa...
VN 96

Vinous, November 2024

The 2020 Pichon Baron has a delineated, slightly conservative but brilliantly focused bouquet that opens gloriously with time in the glass: black cherries, blueberry and cassis tinged with graphite. The palate is...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Bordeaux Blend
Country France
Region Bordeaux
Sub-region Pauillac
Vintage 2020
Size 1.5L
Percent alcohol 14%
Closure Cork

The 2020 Pichon-Longueville Baron, a Bordeaux blend produced in the renowned Pauillac sub-region, has garnered widespread acclaim from wine critics. This red wine, composed of 76% Cabernet Sauvignon and 24% Merlot, boasts a deep garnet-purple hue and a 14% alcohol content, indicating its robust nature and potential for aging.

James Suckling awards it a near-perfect score of 99, praising its "fabulous aromas of blackcurrant, blueberry, crushed stone, graphite and lead pencil" and noting its "superb structure" with "incredibly encompassing tannins" that offer a seamless experience. He suggests trying it after 2028, indicating its potential for maturation.

Awarding a score of 98, Jeb Dunnuck describes the wine as "pure gold," emphasizing its "full-bodied, rich, powerful" nature with a "mammoth-sized bouquet" of cassis, blackberries, and smoked earth. He likens it to some of the estate's most lauded vintages, predicting a longevity of 40-50 years.

Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate, with a score of 97, highlights its "inviting aromas of sweet berries and cassis" and a "velvety attack" that transitions into a "concentrated mid-palate."

Both Wine Enthusiast and Decanter also score the wine at 98, with Wine Enthusiast noting the "massive black fruits" and dark tannins suitable for long-term aging, while Decanter appreciates its "lovely density and weight on the palate."

The Wine Spectator also gives it a 97, praising the wine's "large-scaled yet properly proportioned core" and its "sleek, vibrant iron spine."

Overall, the 2020 Pichon-Longueville Baron is a wine of exceptional quality, characterized by its intense fruit flavors, rich structure, and remarkable aging potential. It is a noteworthy addition to any collection, promising a complex and refined drinking experience for years to come.