Château Pichon Longueville Baron Les Tourelles de Longueville 2011 [WE 90-92]

“Barrel sample. This is a soft wine, with dominating fruit. It has flavors of black currant and spice, firm tannins and an attractive ripe center.” Wine Enthusiast 90-92 Points

“Juicy and concentrated, but approachable already, with layers of plum sauce, fig paste and steeped currant, studded with bittersweet cocoa, coffee and anise details. Offers a rounded, mouthfilling finish.” Wine Spectator 90 Points

“A 2011 with polished, pretty tannins and attractive currant and berry character. Medium to full body. Bright finish. Second wine of Pichon Baron.” James Suckling

“A juicy second wine, the 2011 Les Tourelles de Longueville is fleshy and succulent, but not terribly complex. It offers plenty of fruit, medium body and no hard edges.” Robert Parker

“Ruby-red. Aromas of red cherry, coffee and forest floor. Enters sweet and ripe, then shows meatier flavors of dark berries and smoky plum. The moderately long finish shows very fine tannins.” Vinous

“Rich plummy fruit but there's fresh cassis too. Coffee as it opens up. Tightly wound but with flesh enfolding the frame. Firm, rounded tannins, none of the dusty dryness of some in this vintage. With a fresh juicy and long finish.” Jancis Robinson 17 Points