Chateau Pichon Longueville Baron 2001

94 Points – Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate

This has a relatively light but feminine bouquet, earthy notes at first, later tightly coiled blackberry and cedar, briary and pencil box. The palate is medium-bodied with a succulent entry that marries beautifully with the fine tannins and depth of flavour. This is more primal than its peers, but wonderful delineation and purity with a caressing, silky smooth finish. Utterly seductive, this Pichon Baron is finally coming into its own.