Description

Château Pichon Baron is one of the great classified growths of Pauillac, consistently producing wines renowned for their power, precision and longevity. The 2015 vintage reflects the exceptional quality of the growing season, expressing the estate's historic gravel terroir with remarkable concentration, elegance and freshness.

Produced from the estate's oldest and finest vineyard parcels, Château Pichon Baron 2015 showcases the dominance of Cabernet Sauvignon, supported by Merlot to create a wine of depth, refined structure and outstanding ageing potential.

The 2015 vintage stands among the finest releases of the decade, combining richness with remarkable balance and precision.

Official Product Highlights

• Official product: Château Pichon Baron 2015
• Deuxième Grand Cru Classé (1855 Classification)
• Pauillac Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée (AOC)
• Vintage: 2015
• Blend: 77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Merlot
• Harvest: 18 September – 9 October 2015
• Ageing: 20 months
• 80% new French oak barrels
• Alcohol: 13.5%
• Produced by Château Pichon Baron

Official Tasting Notes

Deep, intense colour with aromas of ripe black fruits, cedar, floral notes and refined spice. The palate is rich and concentrated with outstanding freshness, silky tannins and remarkable precision. Long, elegant and beautifully balanced, the finish reflects the exceptional quality of the Pauillac terroir.

Official Food Pairing

• Beef
• Lamb
• Game
• Duck
• Mature cheeses

BBPH Serving Suggestions

• Serve at 16–18°C.
• Decant for approximately 2 hours before serving.
• Suitable for long-term cellaring.
• Serve in large Bordeaux stems.

BBPH Pairing Suggestions

• Japanese A5 Wagyu
• Dry-aged ribeye steak
• Roaring Forties Lamb Rack
• Roasted venison
• Beef Wellington
• Comté AOP
• Tête de Moine AOP
• Aged Gouda

Technical Information

• Producer: Château Pichon Baron
• Wine: Château Pichon Baron
• Vintage: 2015
• Classification: Deuxième Grand Cru Classé (1855)
• Appellation: Pauillac AOC
• Region: Bordeaux
• Country: France
• Grape Variety: 77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Merlot
• Harvest: 18 September – 9 October 2015
• Ageing: 20 months
• Maturation: 80% new French oak barrels
• Alcohol: 13.5%
• Bottle Size: 750ml

About Château Pichon Baron

Château Pichon Baron is one of Bordeaux's most celebrated estates and has been classified as a Deuxième Grand Cru Classé since the historic 1855 Classification. Located in the heart of Pauillac on exceptional deep gravel soils overlooking the Gironde Estuary, the estate is internationally recognised for producing wines of power, elegance and extraordinary longevity.

Owned by AXA Millésimes since 1987, Château Pichon Baron combines historic terroir with meticulous vineyard management and modern winemaking, producing wines that are among the most sought-after expressions of Cabernet Sauvignon on Bordeaux's Left Bank.