PICHON COMTESSE RESERVE 2nd wine of Ch. Pichon-Lalande, Pauillac 2018 Bottle

Description

Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande is a prestigious wine estate located in the Pauillac appellation of Bordeaux, classified as a 2ème Grand Cru Classé. Established in the mid-18th century, the estate covers approximately 89 hectares, primarily planted with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot grapes. Château Pichon Longueville is celebrated for its elegant and complex wines, often displaying rich fruit flavours, spicy notes, and velvety tannins, with a characteristic balance and finesse that reflects its exceptional terroir. The estate has undergone significant investment in recent years, leading to improvements in winemaking techniques and vineyard management. Consistently receiving high scores from critics, Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande is a coveted choice for collectors and connoisseurs seeking the essence of fine Bordeaux.

90/92 Neal Martin - "The 2018 Réserve de la Comtesse is matured in 40% new oak, 30% one year old and 30% two years old. It has a relatively opulent bouquet, although not overdone, armed with copious blackberries, iodine and violet scents that gain intensity in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with slightly grainy tannin and pure black fruit laced with graphite and white pepper, leading to quite a dense but focused finish. This is a powerful Réserve de la Comtesse that will require three to five years in bottle. 2021 - 2034."

92 Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW - "This second wine represents 41% of the crop. Composed of 53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 42% Merlot, 4% Petit Verdot and 1% Cabernet Franc, the deep garnet-purple colored 2018 Reserve de la Comtesse springs from the glass with vibrant scents of ripe blackcurrants, black raspberries and baked plums, plus suggestions of pencil lead, cedar chest, ground cloves and lilacs. Medium-bodied, the palate is elegantly crafted with fine-grained tannins and lovely freshness nicely framing the delicate fruit, finishing earthy. 2023 - 2040."