Founded in the late 17th century, Château Pichon Longueville Baron is located in Pauillac, a Médoc appellation of the Bordeaux region of France. Pauillac is located approximately 40 kilometres to the north of Bordeaux, on the left bank of the Gironde River. During the Universal Exhibition of 1855, the wine was classed as a Second Grand Cru Classé according to the ranking system requested by Emperor Napoleon III, who wished to showcase Bordeaux’s great wines.

This estate practices biodiversity in their vineyards by planting trees and native hedgerows and installing beehives. Now recognized by the highest level of environmental certification (HVE4), these practices have been continually refined, and in 2021, a conversion to Organic Farming was launched across the entire vineyard.

The land, featuring quaternary gravel deposits and the large pebbles and sand typical of the appellation, is a winemaking paradise. The subsoil composition allows the retention of water to feed the roots, while the gravel soils assist with drainage. This exceptional terroir has a maritime climate; its proximity to the Gironde estuary lends it an increased mildness. All the right conditions come together to make the Pauillac appellation the most prestigious of Bordeaux wines.