Château Pichon Baron 2017
We are pleased to offer a small parcel of Château Pichon Baron 2017, available in 6×75cl cases at $1,960.
The Vintage at Pichon Baron
2017 was a year of challenges in Bordeaux, with frost impacting several appellations. Pichon Baron, however, was largely spared, with only a small percentage of its plots affected. The growing season delivered a dry start, a mild spring and a warm summer, followed by a cooler, wetter September that required meticulous vineyard work. Merlot was harvested from 18–21 September, while Cabernet Sauvignon came in from 27 September to 3 October. Gentle extraction and 18 months in 80% new oak have produced a wine of precision, freshness, and classic Pauillac structure.
The Wine
A blend of 79% Cabernet Sauvignon and 21% Merlot, Pichon Baron 2017 shows an intense Pauillac character: cassis, graphite and cedar aromas lead to a medium-to-full-bodied palate of refined structure and silky yet firm tannins. The finish is long, elegant, and perfumed.
Critical Acclaim
Jeb Dunnuck – 96: “Crème de cassis, pencil lead, crushed rock and violet. Full-bodied, concentrated yet seamless.”
Wine Advocate – 95: “Elegant, refreshing and refined with soft, grainy tannins and a fragrant, very long finish.”
James Suckling – 95: “Currants, blackberries and spice with compact tannins and a fresh, linear finish.”
Decanter – 95: “Dense, layered Pauillac with precision and length; a fine, classical expression.”
Wine Enthusiast – 96: “Weighty and stylish with luscious black fruits; drink from 2024.”
Vinous (Neal Martin) – 93–95: “Crisp, precise, tightly wound; tannins will soften with time – very fine.”
10 cases available
6x75cl
$1,960 per case
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Estimated arrival March 2026
