This 2005 was a real stand-out at the Union des Grands Crus de Bordeaux Tasting at the Waldorf Astoria in January of 2008. While many American consumers flock to more well-known names, we would recommend branching out and trying better, more interesting Bordeaux wines, such as Pichon-Longueville, also known as ... more

The 1996 Pichon Longueville-Baron is classic Pauillac from one of the best vintages in the 1990s for red Bordeaux. It is drinking beautifully, and will continue to improve for years to come. Chateau Pichon Longueville-Baron is a top Bordeaux estate located in the appellation of Pauillac and owned by AXA. ... more

Planted to 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot, the 2nd Growth estate of Pichon-Longueville, also known as Pichon Baron, has vines which average 30+ years. The property consistently produces topflight wines, and is often referred to as a 'super-second' performing well above its official ... more

While many American consumers flock to names in Pauillac such as Lynch Bages or Lafite during fancy steak house dinners, we would recommend branching out and trying other famous Bordeaux wines, such as 2nd Growth Pichon-Longueville, also known as Pichon Baron. Made of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, and 5% ... more

Planted to 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot, the 2nd Growth estate of Pichon-Longueville, also known as Pichon Baron, has vines which average 30+ years. The property consistently produces top flight wines, and is often referred to as a 'super-second' performing well above its ... more

Chateau Pichon Longueville-Baron is a top Bordeaux estate located in the appellation of Pauillac and owned by AXA. It has been a second-growth estate since 1855, and over the last decade has produced some of the finest wines in its history. It is, consistently, vintage after vintage, one of the ... more