Tasting Notes 91 pointsThis is closer to the signature of the Grand Vin than that of the Tourelles de Longueville as it comes from soil with a higher gravel content. It represents 30% of production. Beautiful rich dark purple in colour from a blend of 52% Cabernet Sauvignon and 48% Merlot a more classic interpretation of a Médoc second wine than Les Tourelles. This is gorgeous with a sense of restraint behind the deep plump fruit. 18 months in 60% new oak reinforces the silky tannins. I like this very much.Jane Anson for Decanter Back in 2012 Pauillac superstar Château Pichon Baron launched a brand-new second wine: Les Griffons de Pichon Baron. Second wines from top châteaux usually use the younger vines but this offering utilises some of this prestigious estates oldest vines grown on gravel soils down by the Gironde. It has been a huge success story with respected wine critic Jamie Goode saying of the first vintage:If Id been tasting this blind I wouldnt have thought of it