Château Les Griffons de Pichon Baron 2022 is a powerful and polished Pauillac that showcases the strength of this exceptional Bordeaux vintage. Rich aromas of cassis, blackberry, graphite, cedar, tobacco, and dark chocolate lead to a full-bodied palate with concentrated fruit, refined tannins, and impressive freshness. Structured yet approachable, it delivers classic Pauillac character with depth, elegance, and remarkable balance.
Professional Ratings
- James Suckling: 94–95 pts
- Wine Advocate: 91–93 pts
- Vinous (Antonio Galloni): 92–94 pts
- Jeb Dunnuck: 92–94 pts
- Decanter: 93 pts
Critics praised its purity of fruit, polished texture, and expressive Cabernet Sauvignon-driven profile, noting its excellent value relative to the grand vin of Pichon Baron. The 2022 vintage combines power and finesse, offering immediate appeal while possessing the structure to age gracefully for 10–15+ years.
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Château Les Griffons de Pichon Baron 2022 offers cassis, blackberry, graphite, cedar, and tobacco with rich fruit, refined tannins, and classic Pauillac structure. Rated 91–95 pts, it delivers power, elegance, and excellent aging potential.
Jeb Dunnuck
Also brilliant, the 2022 Les Griffons De Pichon Baron brings a touch more structure and density than the Tourelles. Cassis, graphite, leather, and cedar pencil notes, as well as a beautiful violet note, define the aromatics, and it's medium to full-bodied, has a focused, pure, precise mouthfeel, and a great finish. It’s another impeccably made, pure, flawlessly balanced wine from this château that I’d be happy to drink any time over the coming 15+ years.
Vinous
The 2022 Les Griffons de Pichon Baron is super-refined from start to finish. Everything speaks to balance. Dark red/purplish fruit, spice, new leather, mocha, dried flowers and blood orange infuse the 2022 with notable character and class. Silky, polished tannins wrap it all together in grand style. The 2022 spent 18 months in French oak, 40% new, an approach that worked beautifully.
Wine Advocate
Notes aromas of dark berries, cherries, and spices. Describes it as medium to full-bodied with powdery tannins and a more structured profile than Les Tourelles.
