Critic Reviews
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate (March 2013)
Opaque purple, with loads of charcoal, licorice, incense and some exotic Asian spices along with abundant cassis liqueur, blackberry and hints of roasted coffee and spring flowers, it is full-bodied and opulent, with relatively high tannins, but they have sweetened up considerably and seem less aggressive than they did from barrel. The oak is clearly pushed to the background by the wine's wealth of fruit, glycerin and full-bodied texture.Opaque purple, with loads of charcoal, licorice, incense and some exotic Asian spices along with abundant cassis liqueur, blackberry and hints of roasted coffee and spring flowers, it is full-bodied and opulent, with relatively high tannins, but they have sweetened up considerably and seem less aggressive than they did from barrel. The oak is clearly pushed to the background by the wine's wealth of fruit, glycerin and full-bodied texture.
Jane Anson - JaneAnson.com (December 2021)
Cabernet dominant and here we are really sinking into the heart of Pauillac, with its slate, pencil lead, liquorice, chocolate and tightly packed black fruits all held in by rippling tannins. The whole structure expands through the mid palate, and then takes a long, slow progression towards a mouthwatering mint leaf finish. It merited the extra time in barrel that this vintage was given, and shows the extraordinary potential of this site.
Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW - Wine Advocate (March 2020)
Deep garnet in color, the 2010 Pichon-Longueville Baron delivers expressive scents of baked black cherries, plum preserves and crème de cassis with hints of cedar chest and bouquet garni. Medium to full-bodied, the palate has a firm backbone of grainy tannins and lovely freshness with bags of energetic black fruits and a long, wonderfully pure finish.
James Suckling - JamesSuckling.com (February 2013)
A dense and layered wine with lots of ripe and sweet fruit. Loads of currants, plums and tar. This is concentrated and almost jammy with velvety tannins. Powerful. Chewy.
Steven Spurrier - Decanter.com (April 2011)
Wonderfully smoky fruit, quite compacted still with great natural depth of Cabernet Sauvignon and a great future.