18 Rene Gabriel
80 % Cabernet Sauvignon, 20 % Merlot. 50 % Grand Vin. Extrem dunkles Purpur mit lila und violetten Reflexen. Würziges Bouquet, Heidelbeeren, schwarze Johannisbeeren, Stielnoten, dunkle Hölzer, Szechuanpfeffer, irgendwie hat es auch was Chilenisches in der Nase, ohne den Wein damit abwerten zu wollen. Saftiger, feiner Gaumen, macht hier völlig auf Eleganz was noch von seiner wunderschönen Balance unterstrichen wird. Eigentlich ist dieser Wein das Gegenteil, was er sonst ist. Sucht man den Power, dann tut man sich schwer damit, sucht man das Delikate, dann ist es sofort da. Einen möglicherweise unerwartet frühen Pichon-Baron-Genuss liefernd.
93 Robert Parker
As for the big sibling, the 2012 Pichon Baron (80% Cabernet Sauvignon and 20% Merlot) probably has the most saturated purple color of the Pauillacs. Its structure is apparent, and the wine offers a wealth of blackcurrant fruit interwoven with licorice, graphite, and background toasty oak. Full-bodied, opulent and moderately tannic, this wine is approachable now because of its low acidity, but promises to age beautifully for 20+ years. This is another great classic from Pichon Baron.
92 Wine Spectator
This has a lively spine of briar that pumps through the core of cassis and plum fruit, while anise and sweet tobacco notes fill in on the finish. Shows a twinge of plum skin at the end, but delivers more than enough flesh and drive overall. A solid effort. Best from 2017 through 2027. 14,165 cases made. — JM