Chateau Pichon-Longueville Baron Bordeaux Tasting with Special Guest Technical Director Pierre Montaigu Saturday, March 28, 2026 7:30 PM
"It wasn't always like this. Before Paris, people didn't drink our wine. I mean, my friends did. But you could hardly consider their palates discerning..."
Bo Barrett - Bottle Shock
We are big fans of Chateau Pichon-Longueville Baron so when I heard that Technical Director Pierre Montaigu was coming into town I immediately put a date on the calendar to host an event featuring the 1959 and 1961 vintage wines we just received from a private collection. These two legendary vintages are worth the price of admission tonight alone, but we also have the 1982, 1986 and the 2000 vintages along with a few more current releases from this great chateau from Pauillac on the table tonight.
Join us as we welcome Pierre to South Florida for an amazing selection of vintage wines from Pichon-Longueville Baron on Saturday March 28th. The fee for this tasting which includes dinner and gratuity is $295 + tax, for reservations call 954-523-9463 or e-mail andy@winewatch.com.
Chateau Pichon-Longueville BaronBordeaux Tasting
with Special Guest Technical Director Pierre Montaigu
Saturday, March 28, 2026
7:30 PM
2024 Lions Bordeaux Blancs Sec
2019 Chateau Pibran Pauillac
2020 Chateau Pichon-Longueville 'Les Griffons de Pichon Baron' Pauillac
1959 Chateau Pichon-Longueville Baron Pauillac
1961 Chateau Pichon-Longueville Baron Pauillac
1982 Chateau Pichon-Longueville Baron Pauillac
1986 Chateau Pichon-Longueville Baron Pauillac
2000 Chateau Pichon-Longueville Baron Pauillac
2015 Chateau Pichon-Longueville Baron Pauillac
2018 Chateau Pichon-Longueville Baron Pauillac
2022 Chateau Pichon-Longueville Baron Pauillac
2013 Chateau Suduiraut Sauternes
Menu
Selection of Cheese and Charcuterie
Lions Main Mushroom Soup with Amontillado Sherry and Crème Fraiche
Beef Tartar Served over warm Bone Marrow with Truffle Aioli and Whole White Toast
Duck Confit with Bordeaux Current Natural Sauce and French Fries
Vanilla Bean Crème Brulee Served in Almond Lace Cup with fresh Berries
The fee for this tasting which includes dinner and gratuity is $295 + tax, for reservations call 954-523-9463 or e-mail andy@winewatch.com. Please let us know when you make your reservations if you have any dietary restrictions or food allergies and chefs Toni and Dani will be happy to accommodate you.
About Château Pichon Baron from : www.thewinedoctor.com
« The seeds of the creation of the Pichon domaine, which split to form the two Pichon estates we know today, may be found in the late 17th century, when Jacques de Pichon-Longueville married Thérèse de Rauzan, daughter of Pierre des Mesures de Rauzan. Both Jacques and Thérèse were descended from influential and powerful stock; Jacques was the son of Bernard de Pichon-Longueville, himself the son of François de Pichon and Catherine de Bavolier. It was Jacques' father Bernard who had been ennobled with the Barony of Longueville when he married Anne Daffis de Longueville in 1646. And of Bernard's two children, the aforementioned Jacques and his brother François, the latter also took on through marriage the Barony of Parempuyre.
As for Thérèse, her family's authority stemmed from their extensive vineyard landholdings. They were not newcomers to viticulture, and even then - as is still the case today through the names Rauzan-Ségla and Rauzan-Gassies - they were best associated with the vineyards of Margaux. Nevertheless, in 1689 her father had purchased several plots of vines further north in Pauillac, land which ultimately formed part of a dowry for Thérèse. Whereas Jacques brought his title and status to their union, Thérèse brought vines, and it was this dowry that was to be the foundation of the original Pichon vineyard. In later years these vineyards were augmented by the exchange of plots of vines with neighbouring Latour, and the wines produced on the estate quickly developed an excellent reputation, second only - at least within the boundaries of the commune - to its more illustrious neighbour. Nevertheless, it was the Rauzan vines that remained the core of the estate.
Jacques de Pichon-Longueville died in 1731 and the property was inherited by his son, also named Jacques, and subsequently it passed through two more generations of the Pichon family, Jean-Pierre and then Joseph. Born in 1755, it was Joseph who held tenure during the French Revolution, which saw him incarcerated for a short period of time. He was also the last member of the Pichon family who held sway over all the vines, as upon his death the estate was divided between his children, creating the Pichon faux jumeaux that we know today. Of the five offspring, only one son remained; this was Raoul, who assumed the title of Baron, and would seem to be the heir apparent. Under new Napoleonic laws, however, the estate could not pass intact to a sole recipient, but must be divided between all possible heirs. And so two shares (amounting to 28 hectares of vines), one for Raoul and one for his late brother Louis, both came to Raoul, and thus the Pichon-Baron die was cast. The remaining three shares passed to the daughters, these vineyards forming the nexus of Château Pichon-Lalande.
Raoul de Pichon-Longueville had the old manor house demolished and a fine château (above) built in its place in 1851. Under his tenure the Pichon-Baron estate (and also Pichon-Lalande, for the two portions were run as a single business for several years after their supposed separation) was deemed to be of second growth quality in the 1855 classification. It seems that it was only upon his death in 1860 that the division was final, with one of the sisters taking the helm single-handed at Lalande, whilst Pichon-Baron passed to Raoul's cousin, another Raoul. By 1933, however, the family had run out of potential heirs, and the last surviving member sold the estate to the Bouteillier family. Under their management Pichon-Baron continued to enjoy a good reputation, the estate already having survived the succession of devastation that was mildew, Phylloxera, war and depression during the early 20th century. But the death of Jean Bouteillier in 1961 marked a decline in the Baron's fortunes. Jean's children were young and inexperienced, and there was a deficit of leadership and investment.
Through the 1970s and 1980s it was clear that the wines made at Château Pichon-Baron lacked the quality that is expected of a second growth. Fermentation temperatures were uncontrolled, macerations was excessively lengthy, and the wine was bottled in the courtyard with no control over the environment. This was the state of affairs when Jean-Michel Cazes (he of Lynch-Bages, and other properties such as Les Ormes de Pez) and AXA Millésimes became involved, with the purchase of the property completing in 1987. AXA Millésimes (an esoteric "viticultural investment" string in the bow of the insurance company AXA, with an impressive portfolio, including Suduiraut, Petit Village and Pibran) had huge capability for investment and it was no surprise that there were many changes at Pichon-Baron. The chai wasn't just renovated, it was completely rebuilt, using a design by architects Patrick Dillon and Jean de Gastines, after the pair won a competition for the best design. The new buildings (shown above and below) face each other across the pool in front of the château, and yet they do not detract from the grand château as, in a triumph of sensitivity in architecture, they are sunk into the ground. The cellars themselves extend beneath the pool in front of the château, the cool waters above helping to moderate the temperatures below. The château itself, always under-utilised, was renovated, although sadly it remains unoccupied. The result of this investment was a heady rise in quality, and under Jean-Michel Cazes and winemaker Daniel Llose the wines of Pichon-Baron soon began to challenge - and not infrequently usurp - those of Pichon Lalande. Previously, in my opinion, there had simply been no competition.
The vineyards at Pichon-Baron cover 73 hectares of typical gravel (on an estate which totals 88 hectares), and are planted with 65% Cabernet Sauvignon and 35% Merlot; this ratio reflects a recent increase in the area dedicated to Merlot and a slight reduction in Cabernet Sauvignon, but also the disappearance of Cabernet Franc, which once accounted for 5% of the vineyard. Harvesting is manual, and the fruit destemmed before fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks at 28°C to 30°C. The malolactic fermentation occurs in vat, after which the wine is transferred into French oak barrels (some may undergo the malolactic here instead) for up to 18 months, using 80% new and 20% one-year old (the use of new oak has increased a little in recent years), with racking every three months.
The grand vin is Château Longueville au Baron de Pichon-Longueville, Pichon-Baron to you and me, with a typical production of 24000 cases. The second wine is Les Tourelles de Longueville, introduced with the 1986 vintage, of which 12000 cases are typically produced. Les Tourelles might be regarded a groundbreaking wine by some; in early 2007 it was revealed that a proportion of the second wine, those bottles intended for the on trade (restaurants and the like, not retail sales) would be bottled under a screwcap closure, rather than the traditional cork. For a deuxième cru, even if it is only the second wine, this was a bold and admirable move indeed. On my most recent visit to the château, however, the response to my question about how much Les Tourelles was committed to screwcap was "very little". Cork is still by far the dominant closure here, and what small amount goes under screwcap is destined for the UK market. I would not be surprised if this innovation, which I featured in my report on tasted 2004 Les Tourelles from under both closures, soon comes to an end. » Text taken from www.thewinedoctor.com
All the Chateau Pichon Baron in the store on SALE!!
1982 Chateau Pichon-Longueville au Baron de Pichon-Longueville Pauillac, France Magnum
Price: $1595.00 Sale Price: $1250.00 Quantity in Stock: 1
(94 points) Excellent typicity here and a wine that left a lasting impression from the tasting. A floral nose with delicate fruit expression - light, summer red berries. Bright and clean on the palate, quite crystalline and pure with a fine tannic structure. I like the acidity and the sheer brightness. Quite a mineral edge that comes across as a touch lean and austere with liquorice, crushed graphite on the end. This is very enjoyable to drink now but doesn't feel like it has a massive amount of life left. Mentholated on the close of play which gives a nice lift and moreish appeal. (GH) Inner quote mark (5/2023) Decanter
1986 Chateau Pichon-Longueville au Baron de Pichon-Longueville Pauillac, France
Price: $395.00 Sale Price: $330.00 Quantity in Stock: 33
Winemaker Notes: Long-keeping wine, the 1986 Chateau Pichon Longueville Baron de Pichon Longueville is a powerful and elegant wine which will elegant wine which will delight lovers of fine Bordeaux.
2000 Chateau Pichon Longueville Baron Pauillac
Price: $375.00 Sale Price: $325.00 Quantity in Stock: 1
(97 points) This is one of the great wines of the vintage, and certainly a candidate for one of the finest wines made at this estate under the management of Christian Seeley and proprietor AXA. Showing incredibly well at two tastings of 2000s, the wine has a dense bluish/purple color and a beautiful nose of incense, melted asphalt, and creme de cassis as well as hints of new saddle leather and licorice. It is superbly concentrated and very pure, with excellent texture and opulence. The acidity seems low, the tannin high but well-integrated. This is a compelling 2000 that is just closing in on its window of maturity and should stay there for at least 20 or more years. Bravo! Wine Advocate #189 Jun 2010
2009 Chateau Pichon-Longueville Au Baron De Pichon-Longueville Pauillac
Price: $525.00 Your Price: $462.00
(98 Points) Attractive nose of elegant black fruit complicated by peppery spices and an alluring trace of smoke. After the subtle balance and delicacy of the 2008, this wine marks a return to the more formidable, classic style of Pichon Baron with its characteristic tension and upright structure and the powerful personality of a Cabernet Sauvignon-dominant wine from one of the great terroirs of the Médoc. Precision and linearity on the palate but also a degree of racy restraint that indicates another decade at least will be necessary for the wine to really blossom. Bravo! (YC) Decanter, Review Date: 12/2021
2014 Chateau Pichon-Longueville au Baron de Pichon-Longueville Pauillac, France Magnum
Price: $648.00 Your Price: $570.24
2014 Chateau Pichon-Longueville au Baron de Pichon-Longueville Pauillac, France
Price: $234.00 Your Price: $205.92 Quantity in Stock: 1
(94 Points) 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 of Pauillac and exude typicity. The palate is medium-bodied with very impressive depth and concentration on the entry, a superb line of acidity and outstanding precision on the finish. This is clearly fulfilling its potential that it showed from barrel. The only drawback is that it might be unfairly overshadowed by the 2015 Pichon Baron! This will be one of those over-performing Pauillacs, perhaps like the 1990 Pichon Baron, that will delight for years to come.- Interim End of March 2017, The Wine Advocate
2016 Chateau Pichon-Longueville au Baron de Pichon-Longueville Pauillac Magnum
Price: $712.50 Your Price: $627.00
(100 Points) Pichon Baron 2016 is a riveting, classy wine, richly aromatic and expressive from the start with a complex bouquet of black cherry, liquorice, graphite, menthol and subtle spices. The palate combines fleshy texture and linearity. The fine-grained tannins have the laser-like precision that Christian Seely likes so much, and contribute to the overall impression of crystalline purity so conducive to the terroir expression of this benchmark wine destined to reach new heights over the next 20 to 30 years. Magnificent wine. Decanter
2018 Chateau Pichon-Longueville au Baron de Pichon-Longueville Pauillac
Price: $360.00 Your Price: $316.80 Quantity in Stock: 6
(100 Points) This great estate in southern Pauillac, facing the Latour vineyard, is at the top of its game. In this release, the tannins are as impressive and dense as the black fruits. Together they form a harmonious ensemble, richly structured, concentrated from the many old vines in the blend, and very ageworthy. Drink from 2027. Wine Enthusiast, March 2021
2020 Chateau Pichon-Longueville au Baron de Pichon-Longueville Pauillac
Price: $288.00 Your Price: $253.44
(98 Points) 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 palate, really very tannic but wide with an aerated effect so it doesn't feel at all heavy with a bright juiciness and extremely long length. The tannins make the first impression with a velvet texture and chalky minerality but it’s clean and the fruit has a crystalline purity that gives a sleek and direct overall impression. Generous, elegant and refined yet still not showing its best. (GH) Decanter, Review Date: 01/2023
2021 CHATEAU PICHON LONGUEVILLE AU BARON PAUILLAC
Price: $238.50 Your Price: $209.88 Quantity in Stock: 1
(96 Points) The 2021 Pichon-Longueville Baron is showing very well in bottle, unwinding in the glass with notes of cassis, sweet berries and violets mingled with subtle hints of orange zest and cigar wrapper. Medium to full-bodied, fleshy and layered, with good depth at the core, bright acids and sweet tannins that assert themselves on the gently structured finish, its serious, slightly reserved profile reflects the unusually high (89%) percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon. The 2021 concluded its élevage in large wooden vats for a month and a half, saw a touch less racking than normal, and was only fined with a small amount of gelatin, not egg white, as has been the rule at this address for several years now. Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
2022 Chateau Pichon-Longueville 'Les Griffons de Pichon Baron', Pauillac, France
Price: $78.00 Your Price: $68.64
2020 Chateau Pichon-Longueville 'Les Griffons de Pichon Baron', Pauillac, France
Price: $67.50 Your Price: $59.40
2019 Chateau Pichon-Longueville 'Les Griffons de Pichon Baron', Pauillac, France
Price: $78.00 Your Price: $68.64
Les Griffons de Pichon Baron is the Second Wine from Château Pichon Longueville Baron. This Pauillac “Super Second” powerhouse produces some of the most muscular, energetic, and age worthy wines in its class. Perhaps this is due to the close proximity to Château Latour, but either way the wines of Château Pichon Longueville Baron are forces to be reckoned with. The grand vin from this estate demands some time before it expresses its fullest potential. For those who want to experience these intense, masculine wines without having to wait as long – Les Griffons de Pichon Baron is the perfect wine.
2024 Château Suduiraut Lions de Suduiraut Bordeaux Blanc
Price: $31.50 Your Price: $27.72
With a pale yellow color, Lions de Suduiraut Blanc Sec 2024 reveals an open and very fresh nose. It offers discreet floral notes, as well as citrus fruits such as grapefruit and lemon, followed by a touch of minerality. After a round and fresh attack, the palate develops a fleshy, crisp character with aromas of pear, granny smith and a lemony mineral note. The finish is taut and mineral, with citrus zest.
Blend: 56% Sémillon, 29% Sauvignon Blanc, 15% Sauvignon Gris
2019 Chateau Pibran Pauillac
Price: $55.00 Your Price: $48.40
(94 Points) Lots of cassis, graphite, chalky minerality, and sappy herb notes emerge from the 2019 Château Pibran, a rich, medium to full-bodied, beautifully concentrated Pauillac. I love its purity of fruit, the balance is spot on, and the tannins, while present, are perfectly ripe and polished. It's not a blockbuster and shows the more elegant style of the vintage, but it's a gorgeous, classy Pauillac that will benefit from 4-6 years of bottle age and have 25+ of prime drinking. Best After 2026 Jeb Dunnuck
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