92-94

Antonio Galloni

Vinous

The 2023 Les Griffons de Pichon Baron is superb. Silky, elegant and wonderfully refined, the Griffons is all class, all the way. I admire its mid-weight structure and polished feel. All the elements are so nicely balanced. Plum, blood orange, cinnamon and rose petal linger effortlessly. 04/2024

91-93

Neal Martin

Vinous

The 2023 Les Griffons de Pichon Baron represents 21% of the production in this vintage. Matured in 50% new oak, it has a seductive, creamy nose, displaying blackberries and cassis fruit with touches of crushed violet and orange blossom. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins on the entry, a very pretty Les Griffons with white pepper and a dab of lemon rind that lends tension on the finish. This is not a powerful Pauillac, but it is flush with charm. 04/2024

90-92

William Kelley

Robert Parker/Wine Advocate

Based around 57% Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2023 Les Griffons de Pichon Baron reflects the style of the grand vin, offering up aromas of cassis, sweet red berries, cigar wrapper and pencil shavings, followed by a medium to full-bodied, layered and concentrated palate with a deep core of fruit, sweet powdery tannins and a long, penetrating finish. 04/2024

91-93+

Jeb Dunnuck

Jeb Dunnuck

The slightly more Cabernet Sauvignon-dominant 2023 Les Griffons De Pichon Baron is more serious, with a focused, straight, structured style. Cassis black raspberries, spice, and graphite all define the aromatics, and it's medium-bodied and focused, with plenty of structure and outstanding length. I think it will be longer-lived than the Tourelles, but both of these so-called second wines are beautiful. 05/2024

94

Jean-Marc Quarin

Jean-Marc Quarin

Couleur intense et pourpre. Joli nez, très fruité, fin et plus floral que jamais. Pulpeux en entrée de bouche, charnu au milieu, avec du goût et de la classe dans le toucher, le vin fond au palais. Il progresse encore en finale, long, parfumé et très bon. Assemblage ; 57 % cabernet sauvignon, 41 % merlot, 2 % petit verdot. Degré d'alcool : 13°2 - pH : 3,8. Sélection : 21 % de la production. 04/2024

90-91

James Suckling

James Suckling

A juicy and fruity wine with blackcurrant, chocolate and spice. Medium body and a fluid center-palate. Nice tannins. Needs a little more on the finish. 57% cabernet sauvignon, 41% merlot and 2% petit verdot. 04/2024