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Rated 98/100 by Wine Advocate (top 4% of their reviews).
WNLQ9 vintage signal, averaged from Wine Enthusiast Wine Vintage Chart 2026 Edition's 3 closely-agreeing Bordeaux 2009 ratings (Bordeaux Pomerol/Saint-Emilion; Bordeaux Medoc; Bordeaux Graves Red).
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Pichon Baron and Pichon Comtesse de Lalande were one estate until a family inheritance split it in 1850, five years before the 1855 Classification — so both properties carry the same Deuxième Cru (Second Growth) ranking today, a fact worth mentioning when a guest asks why there are two 'Pichons' in Pauillac.
The original Pichon estate traces to the late 17th century, when Pierre de Rauzan's vineyard passed to the Pichon Longueville family through an 1694 marriage. On the owner's death in 1850, the property was divided among his children, creating the two estates known today as Pichon Baron and Pichon Comtesse de Lalande.
Pichon Baron entered a period of decline in the mid-20th century before being purchased in 1987 by French insurer AXA (AXA Millésimes), which installed Jean-Michel Cazes of Château Lynch-Bages as administrator and invested heavily in restoring quality; Christian Seely is the estate's current manager.
Grilled Australian Wagyu striploin with black pepper crust
The wine's firm tannin and cassis-graphite structure needs the fat and char of a well-marbled steak; this is the classic pairing style for Cabernet-dominant Pauillac and plays to the wine's power rather than fighting it.
Massaman beef curry (mild, not chili-forward) (แกงมัสมั่นเนื้อ)
Massaman's warm spice (cardamom, cinnamon, peanut) and braised beef richness can stand up to the wine's tannin without the sharp chili heat that would clash; this is one of the few Thai dishes gentle enough on capsaicin to work with a structured Cabernet-based Bordeaux.
Very spicy/chili-forward Thai dishes (e.g. som tam, most curries with fresh chili)
High-tannin, oak-influenced Cabernet blends amplify chili heat and clash with fish-sauce/lime-forward acidity; not recommended as a genuine pairing for typical spicy Thai flavor profiles.
Product information compiled from producer, importer and reference sources.
Elegant 2009 Pauillac with blackcurrant, cedar, and tobacco complexity. Age-worthy Bordeaux blend showing classic Left Bank structure.
Château Pichon Longueville Baron's 2009 vintage exemplifies the power and refinement of Pauillac. A Cabernet Sauvignon–led blend with Merlot support, this wine displays the region's signature blackcurrant and cedar character, layered with tobacco and graphite notes that speak to its terroir and aging potential.
Full-bodied with firm, well-integrated tannins and medium-high acidity, it demands decanting and pairs beautifully with grilled red meat, lamb, and game. The wine's secondary oak influence and emerging tertiary complexity suggest it will continue evolving gracefully over the next decade.
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