Les Griffons de Pichon Baron
Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend
Pauillac, Médoc, Bordeaux, France
Vintage 2012 | true to type, eucalyptus, huge potential, too young imo
Vintage 2012 | true to type, eucalyptus, huge potential, too young imo
Jun 8th, 2021
Deep ruby, violet color, full bodied. Creme de cassis and tobacco dominant on the nose, with black cherry, blackberry, raspberry, liquorice, cedar box, mocha. Black chocolate, mocha, liquorice and black fruits on the palate. Bone dry, more grip than Reserve de la Comtesse 2012. Some green component, 30s+ finish. 13% alc. 2012 vintage
Deep ruby, violet color, full bodied. Creme de cassis and tobacco dominant on the nose, with black cherry, blackberry, raspberry, liquorice, cedar box, mocha. Black chocolate, mocha, liquorice and black fruits on the palate. Bone dry, more grip than Reserve de la Comtesse 2012. Some green component, 30s+ finish. 13% alc. 2012 vintage
Jun 28th, 2016
I guess we got stuck in Bordeaux this weekend. This time Pauillac. I took the picture against our granite counter top because that was what the wine reminded. Earthy minerals, graphite mixed in with dark dry fruit drippings. Classic Pauillac. Just the best with ‘Idaho Grown’ french fries. 😁
I guess we got stuck in Bordeaux this weekend. This time Pauillac. I took the picture against our granite counter top because that was what the wine reminded. Earthy minerals, graphite mixed in with dark dry fruit drippings. Classic Pauillac. Just the best with ‘Idaho Grown’ french fries. 😁
Jul 7th, 2020
Great, rich cherry. Bought at Katsumi-shokai for ¥4,947.
Great, rich cherry. Bought at Katsumi-shokai for ¥4,947.
Apr 14th, 2020
I first tried this back in Jan, 2017, and gave it an 8.6. Time has certainly smoothed off its earlier edges. That said, I was hoping for something a tad more grand given its pedigree and the extra time in bottle. I believe its pretty well landed with a drinking window of 4 to 5 years. (The latest vintage is priced at just over $50. Your call.)
I first tried this back in Jan, 2017, and gave it an 8.6. Time has certainly smoothed off its earlier edges. That said, I was hoping for something a tad more grand given its pedigree and the extra time in bottle. I believe its pretty well landed with a drinking window of 4 to 5 years. (The latest vintage is priced at just over $50. Your call.)
Oct 17th, 2019
From D-Mag. Young, Cab dominant nose.
From D-Mag. Young, Cab dominant nose.
Oct 16th, 2016Tobacco, leather and cedar on the nose. Raspberry, cranberry, blackberry, baking spice on the palate. Surprisingly bright and fresh. Med + silky tannins, med +acidity.
Tobacco, leather and cedar on the nose. Raspberry, cranberry, blackberry, baking spice on the palate. Surprisingly bright and fresh. Med + silky tannins, med +acidity.
Apr 28th, 2016
Perfect with steak. Fruity & interesting.
Perfect with steak. Fruity & interesting.
Oct 23rd, 2015
Le Baron 2012, counterpart to La Comtesse 1988 @Christmas 2022.
Still good but Comtesse '88 fabulous.
Le Baron 2012, counterpart to La Comtesse 1988 @Christmas 2022.
Still good but Comtesse '88 fabulous.