Pauillac second growth of 73 hectares owned by AXA Millesimes. Alexandra Lebossé winemaker since 2017; produces grand vin, Les Griffons second wine; a white from 2022.
Signature wines: Chateau Pichon-Longueville Baron, Les Griffons de Pichon Baron
Scores: Wine Advocate 98 (2016)
Address: Chateau Pichon-Longueville Baron, 33250 Pauillac, France, Bordeaux
Pauillac second growth adjacent to Chateau Latour. 89 hectares with unusually high 32% Merlot for Left Bank; Louis Roederer Champagne owner since 2006.
Tasting: Visits available by appointment.
Signature wines: Chateau Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande, Reserve de la Comtesse
Scores: Wine Advocate 98 (2019), Decanter 97 (2020)
Pauillac fifth growth leading Bordeaux biodynamics; 81 hectares certified Demeter since 2014 and Biodyvin since 2010. Tesseron family owners; Mathieu Bessonnet technical director since 2020.
Tasting: Visits and tastings available by appointment.
Signature wines: Chateau Pontet-Canet
Scores: Wine Advocate 100 (2010), Wine Advocate 100 (2012)
Pauillac second growth adjacent to Chateau Latour. 89 hectares with unusually high 32% Merlot for Left Bank; Louis Roederer Champagne owner since 2006.
Tasting: Visits available by appointment.
Signature wines: Chateau Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande, Reserve de la Comtesse
Scores: Wine Advocate 98 (2019), Decanter 97 (2020)
Pauillac fifth growth leading Bordeaux biodynamics; 81 hectares certified Demeter since 2014 and Biodyvin since 2010. Tesseron family owners; Mathieu Bessonnet technical director since 2020.
Tasting: Visits and tastings available by appointment.
Signature wines: Chateau Pontet-Canet
Scores: Wine Advocate 100 (2010), Wine Advocate 100 (2012)
Margaux third growth frequently outperforming its classification; 66 hectares certified 100% biodynamic since 2017. Thomas Duroux managing director since 2004.
Tasting: Visits by appointment.
Signature wines: Château Palmer, Alter Ego de Palmer
Scores: Wine Advocate 100 (2009), Wine Advocate 100 (1961)
Graves Cru Classe adjacent to Haut-Brion in Talence, sharing the same Domaine Clarence Dillon ownership. 23 hectares producing powerful, structured Cabernet-Merlot blends.
Tasting: Visits by appointment only.
Signature wines: Chateau La Mission Haut-Brion, Chateau La Mission Haut-Brion Blanc, La Chapelle de La Mission Haut-Brion
Scores: Wine Advocate 100 (2009), Wine Advocate 100 (1989)
Saint-Julien second growth family-owned without interruption since 1826. 48 hectares planted predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon; known for exceptional value among classed growths.
Tasting: By appointment for professionals and private visits.
Signature wines: Château Léoville Barton, La Réserve de Léoville Barton
Scores: Wine Advocate 99 (2016), James Suckling 99 (2018)
Saint-Julien second growth known as the 'super second' of the appellation. 97 hectares with the famous walled Grand Clos enclos; Delon family ownership.
Tasting: By appointment for professionals.
Signature wines: Grand Vin de Léoville du Marquis de Las Cases, Clos du Marquis, Le Petit Lion du Marquis de Las Cases
Scores: Wine Advocate 100 (2010), Wine Spectator 99 (2016)
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