Château Pichon-Longueville, Les Griffons de Pichon Baron, 2020
Château Pichon-Longueville, Les Griffons de Pichon Baron, 2020
- Red Still
- 75.0cl
- 14.0%
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Les Griffons de Pichon Baron is one of the estate’s second wines, introduced with the 2012 vintage. Sourced mainly from gravelly vineyards close to the Gironde estuary – prime territory for Cabernet Sauvignon – it offers a more immediate, approachable expression of the property’s style.
The wine is pure and direct, with plenty of energy and freshness alongside a full-bodied, well-defined structure. It’s polished and vibrant, enjoyable in its youth but with enough substance to reward a few years in the cellar.
- ❖ ABV: 14.0%
Grapes
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Vintage report
The 2020 Bordeaux vintage began with one of the wettest winters on record, followed by a scorching summer that nearly broke temperature records across the region. What could have been a disaster became salvation: those deep winter water reserves carried the vines through the heat, while the dry conditions from July onwards concentrated flavours beautifully. The harvest started early and moved quickly, with most châteaux picking under ideal September skies.
We find 2020 Bordeaux surprisingly charming for such a hot year - the wines show ripe, generous fruit without the baked character you might expect. The Merlot-based Right Bank wines are particularly successful, displaying plush damson and blackberry flavours with enough freshness to keep them lively. Cabernet Sauvignon on the Left Bank delivers power and concentration, though some properties struggled more than others with the heat. Most 2020s are drinking beautifully now - this isn't a vintage that demands decades of patience, and we rather like that about it.
Want to know more?
Discuss your requirements with our account managers, Jeremy & Jen
-
Personal Service
- Our team are always on hand to support you, taking orders online, by phone or email & responding to urgent requests.
- Our efficient warehouse & team of drivers always go the extra mile to deliver our wines to you.
- Our new, high-capacity warehouse ensures excellent availability of wines.
- Our new enterprise platform means hassle-free service, from inventory to billing.
-
Our Sales Team
Speak to one of our teamJeremy Cowan
After managing his own stores and a further stint in independent retail, Jeremy has dedicated 12 years to trade sales in the North West.
Jen Neilan
Twenty years in hospitality later, after curating the wine list for Manchester’s first Neapolitan pizza restaurant, and running a natural wine bar, Jen made the move to the other side of the table.