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Two second labels are now produced - Les Griffons (from the younger vines) and Les Tourelles de Longueville (from a specific parcel of mostly Merlot vines). Baron Raoul was proud of his prestigious property, and in 1851 he commissioned the imposing chateau inspired by Renaissance architecture that we know today. The second section, belonging to his three sisters, became Pichon Comtesse. Pauillac AOC, Les Tourelles de Longueville: The second wine. Baron Raoul Pichon de Longueville's section became the Pichon Baron estate.

Château Pichon Longueville Baron is also the name of the red wine produced by this property. Chateau Pichon-Longueville Baron 2eme Cru Classe Pauillac 2015 Country - France Region - Bordeaux Grape Varieties - Cabernet Sauvignon 80, Merlot 20 Alcohol by volume - 13.5 Bottle - 75cl Producer - Chteau Pichon Baron Tasting notes - A lovely, lightly perfumed nose with the appealing fruit aromas of blackcurrant and notes of cedar, minerally gravel and violets. Latour-like in style, Pichon Baron has been a star performer in our recent blind vintage tastings. A magnificent wine producing Chateaux, surrounded by its own appellation vineyards, Chteau Pichon Longueville Baron (or Pichon Baron) is classified as a. Organic certification: 2017 No (Source: Agence Bio). Château Pichon Longueville Baron or Château Longueville au Baron de Pichon-Longueville (commonly referred to as Pichon Baron) is a winery in the Pauillac appellation of the Bordeaux region of France. The grand vin is now made only from fruit produced in the original vineyard that is opposite Latour and next to Lascases. The vineyard is planted with 62% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot. In recent years, under the ownership of AXA insurance, Englishman Christian Seely has been in charge and quality continues to rise. Château Pichon Baron, Second Grand Cru Classé in 1855, is one of the great historic vineyards of Bordeaux.

This great 73 hectare vineyard has been producing top class Pauillac since the late 1980's when Jean-Michel Cazes of Lynch Bages took control and re-vitalised the property.