Les Tourelles de Longueville is the refined second wine of Château Pichon Baron, one of Pauillac’s most prestigious estates. Crafted primarily from Merlot grown on selected plots surrounding the château, this cuvée offers a softer, more accessible expression of the estate’s grandeur while maintaining its signature depth and structure. The 2017 vintage, shaped by a challenging growing season with episodes of frost, has produced a wine of elegance and precision, favouring freshness, definition, and classical balance over opulence.

On the nose, lifted aromas of blackcurrant, red cherry, and plum are complemented by notes of cedar, graphite, and subtle spice. The palate is poised and refined, with fine-grained tannins and a vibrant line of acidity bringing clarity and energy. There is a restraint here that speaks to the vintage, resulting in a more linear, terroir-driven style of Pauillac. Approachable in its youth, it will reward mid-term cellaring over the next 6–10 years, gaining further nuance and complexity.