18
WEINWISSER: 18 RENÈ GABRIEL´S BX TOTAL: "Tiefes, dunkles, würziges, fruchtiges Bouquet, schwarze Beeren, Korinthen, Rauch, dunkler Tabak, Leder. Eleganter, dichter, frischer Gaumen mit feinem Tannin, kräftiger, dunkler Aromatik, dichter, seidener Struktur, langer, voller Abgang. 18/20 2020 - 2040"
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93
JAMES SUCKLING: "A Pichon Baron with currants and cocoa powder. It’s a little lean but shows lovely full body, bright fruit and polished tannins. Lovely race and finesse. Better in 2018."
92
THE WINE CELLAR INSIDER: 92 THE WINE CELLAR INSIDER: "Forward in style, this allows for early drinking pleasure, while waiting for your 2009 and 2010 to come around. Already open, the soft cassis, blackberry and tobacco notes, with the right amount of freshness and firmness can be enjoyed with little effort."
92
WINE SPECTATOR: "Shows a taut feel for now, with lots of cassis and blackberry fruit, lined with iron and bramble notes. Dark and well-toasted yet integrated overall, this should stretch out after moderate cellaring, as there´s an ample core of dark, fleshy fruit. Best from 2016 through 2028. 15,000 cases made."
91
THE WINE ADVOCATE: "Its bigger, more famous sibling, the 2011 Pichon Longueville Baron exhibits a dense ruby/purple color, an opulent mouthfeel for a 2011, silky tannins and no hard edges. Medium-bodied and well-endowed, it is a major success in this vintage. It should hit its stride in 3-4 years and last for 15+."