Chateau Pichon Longueville Baron 1998

The 1998 vintage of *Château Pichon-Longueville Baron*, commonly known as **Pichon-Baron** is a Bordeaux wine from the *Pauillac* appellation. It features prominently due to its complexity and age-worthiness. 

Critics praise this wine for its robust character and aromatic profile. *Jancis Robinson* rates it highly, noting its firmness, vigorous nature, and youthful freshness. Meanwhile, *René Gabriel* describes it as having a strong, fruity, and velvety bouquet, enriched with flavors of black berries, currants, plums, smoke, and precious woods. 

The wine still has a tannic structure despite its age, noted by *The Wine Cellar Insider*, attributing its depth, concentration, and intensity to a style reminiscent of a classic 1986 Pauillac. *The Wine Advocate* highlights its elegant rather than full-blown style, presenting a definitive Pauillac character with a luscious bouquet of licorice, smoke, asphalt, blackberries, and creme de cassis. 

Overall, **Pichon-Baron 1998** is admired for its power and aroma, making it a noteworthy choice for connoisseurs interested in its long-term potential.