2022 Château Pichon Longueville Les Griffons de Pichon Baron

Les Griffons de Pichon Baron 2022 is the dynamic, cellar‑worthy second wine from the revered Second Growth estate Château Pichon Longueville Baron in Pauillac. Crafted from the same exceptional terroir as the grand vin, it offers a more approachable, youthful expression of classic Left Bank power and precision. In the outstanding 2022 vintage, this cuvée captures the richness, depth and structure that have made Pichon Baron one of the benchmarks of modern Bordeaux.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, the 2022 Les Griffons de Pichon Baron shows a deep, saturated ruby-purple color, hinting at its concentration and youth. The nose opens with intense aromas of cassis and ripe blackberries, layered with notes of graphite, cedar, violets and a touch of cigar box, all framed by well‑integrated, fine-grained oak. On the palate, this is a structured yet polished Pauillac, with a core of dark fruit—blackcurrant, black cherry and plum—supported by fresh acidity and firmly sculpted tannins. Hints of dark chocolate, licorice and crushed stone add complexity on the long, persistent finish. While already tempting in its vibrancy, the wine clearly has the backbone to age: expect it to evolve beautifully over 10–15 years, gaining nuance, silkier texture and more tertiary notes of tobacco, truffle and leather with time in the cellar.

Production
Les Griffons de Pichon Baron comes from the estate’s gravelly, well-drained parcels in Pauillac, a classic Left Bank terroir where deep gravel over sand and clay naturally favors Cabernet Sauvignon and produces wines of remarkable structure and elegance. Grapes are harvested plot by plot at optimal ripeness, typically by hand, with careful sorting to ensure only pristine fruit is used. Vinification takes place in temperature-controlled vats, allowing for gentle extraction and precision during fermentation and maceration, followed by aging in French oak barrels (a portion new) to bring harmony, depth and fine tannic definition without overwhelming the purity of the fruit.

Food & Serving
This 2022 Les Griffons de Pichon Baron is a natural partner for classic dishes such as roast lamb with rosemary, grilled ribeye, duck breast, or game birds, and it also shines alongside rich dishes like beef short ribs, mushroom ragout or aged hard cheeses. Serve at 16–18°C (60–64°F) to highlight its aromatics and structure. In its youth, decanting for 1–2 hours is recommended to soften the tannins and allow the wine’s layered bouquet to fully open.

Producer
Château Pichon Longueville Baron is one of Bordeaux’s most prestigious estates, classified as a Deuxième Cru (Second Growth) in the historic 1855 Classification and long regarded as one of the leading properties in Pauillac. With origins dating back to the late 17th century, the château has built a reputation for producing powerful, age‑worthy Cabernet-dominated wines that rival many First Growths in quality and longevity. Extensive investment in the vineyards and cellar over the past decades has elevated Pichon Baron to modern icon status, and cuvées like Les Griffons showcase the estate’s commitment to precision, terroir expression and excellence across its entire range.

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