Pauillac Grand Cru Classé is the Grand Vin of Château Pichon Longueville Baron and one of the most powerful expressions of the Pauillac appellation. It is predominantly based on Cabernet Sauvignon, complemented by Merlot, giving the wine structure, depth, and long aging potential.
The fruit comes from the estate’s finest gravelly parcels, which allow for optimal ripening and concentration. Winemaking involves rigorous selection and aging in oak barrels with a high proportion of new wood.
In its youth, the wine is firm, concentrated, and reserved, with pronounced tannins and a strong structural backbone. Aromatically, it shows blackcurrant, blackberry, cedar, tobacco, and spice.
With time, it develops more complex notes of graphite, leather, and earthy nuances. On the palate, it is full-bodied, precise, and long, supported by freshness that maintains balance.
This is a wine that requires extended aging to reach its full potential. The style is classical, powerful, and terroir-driven.
Producer
Château Pichon Longueville Baron is one of the leading estates in the Pauillac appellation, classified as a Deuxième Cru Classé in the 1855 classification, known for wines of structure and longevity. The vineyards are planted on gravel soils well suited to Cabernet Sauvignon, which dominates the blend, alongside Merlot and smaller proportions of other varieties.
The estate is owned by AXA Millésimes, which has significantly enhanced quality through investment in both vineyard management and winemaking facilities while maintaining a traditional approach. Vinification involves rigorous grape selection, precise fermentation, and aging in oak barrels with a high proportion of new wood.
The wines are defined by power, depth, and a clearly structured profile, with aromas of blackcurrant, cedar, tobacco, and spice. Despite their concentration, they retain balance and elegance through freshness and precision.
With age, they develop complex tertiary notes of leather, graphite, and earthy nuances.