Château Pichon-Longueville, Comtesse de Lalande

Château Pichon Comtesse de Lalande, 2ème Cru Classé, Pauillac, 2007

Name: Château Pichon Comtesse de Lalande, 2ème Cru Classé, Pauillac
Brand: Château Pichon-Longueville, Comtesse de Lalande
Price: 1481.47 GBP

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critic reviews

88/100Lisa Perrotti-Brown,The Wine Independent

A blend of 58% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc, and 4% Petit Verdot, the 2007 Pichon Lalande is deep garnet-brick in color. It requires a fair bit of swirling to unlock scents of stewed plums and boysenberry preserves, followed by suggestions of iodine, menthol, and espresso, plus a touch of sauteed herbs. Medium-bodied, the palate delivers plenty of freshness and grainy tannins to support the subtle black fruit and earthy layers, finishing rather straightforward and abrupt.

DRINKING WINDOW 2022 - 2030

date of review 11/2022

94/100Jane Anson,Inside Bordeaux

Showing more tertiary aromatics than the 2006, with soft tobacco, cured leather. A vintage which has come around to its drinking window quicker than some but is still on the plateau of delivering pleasure. Lighter in structure than the 2006 or 2008 on either side of it, but it is totally charming, and the softly-spoken fine tannins are a delight. Saline, mouth watering finish, really excellent quality and ready to go. Plenty of Comtesse character also. One to recommend if you are looking to pull the cork any time soon. 3.68ph, harvest September 21 to October 9, 50% new oak.

DRINKING WINDOW 2021 - 2035

date of review 09/2021

91/100Antonio Galloni,Vinous

Another surprise in this part of the tasting, the 2007 Pichon Lalande is an excellent choice for drinking now, as the aromatics have started to open up nicely. Hints of sweet tobacco, sage and herb all lift from the glass. There is more than enough depth to support another 15-20 years of fine drinking. The 2007 is not a big wine, but instead makes a compelling case for itself with striking aromatic intensity, silky tannins and that most elusive quality of all: balance. This is very nicely done, especially within the context of a year marked by a cool and wet summer.

DRINKING WINDOW 2017 - 2032

date of review 10/2017