Château Pichon-Longueville, Comtesse de Lalande

Château Pichon Comtesse de Lalande, 2ème Cru Classé, Pauillac, 2015

Name: Château Pichon Comtesse de Lalande, 2ème Cru Classé, Pauillac
Brand: Château Pichon-Longueville, Comtesse de Lalande
Price: 801.53 GBP

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justerini & brooks tasting note

We don't know how Nicolas Glumineau does it, but there's some sort of alchemy afoot at Pichon Lalande. Yet again, Pichon Lalande is one of the strongest performers in the Medoc; a wine with First Growth breed. Nicolas explained his intention, 'we wanted to make an expansive wine, as straight as an arrow, dense but at the same time reserved. We sought a balance between power and a tannic backbone, which supports the taste without being aggressive, and the aromatic, ethereal elegance of the chateau's wines'. He hit the bullseye! Stylistically we find this very similar to the glorious 2014 with a little more depth and sensual fruit in the mid palate. The bouquet offers scents of pure violets and mineral infused Cabernet fruit: menthol cassis notes, crème de mûre, herbs and a touch of spice; this is regal - as aromatically precise as you'll find in all of Bordeaux. The palate is effortlessly charming with swaths of fleshy, creamy purple fruit. There is good density and lots of underlying power, but the appearance is that of grace, tension and freshness. Everything is present in perfect measure - gorgeous aromas, silky textured fruit and sleek, refined tannins, flecked with gravelly minerals. Graceful, restrained and very very beautiful. 68% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot.

critic reviews

95/100Neal Martin,Vinous

The 2015 Pichon-Longueville Comtesse de Lalande has an exquisite bouquet with blackberry, mint, meat juice and sage. It's perhaps not as noble as Pichon Baron at the moment. The palate is medium-bodied with crunchy red berry fruit and a killer line of acidity. This is slightly more savory than the Pichon Baron due to the higher percentage of Merlot. Utterly delicious with a long and tender finish, there is a tingle of black pepper that lingers on the aftertaste. Superb.

DRINKING WINDOW 2025 - 2052

date of review 06/2025

95/100Jane Anson,Inside Bordeaux

Stately, slow release of dark berry fruits, textured and confident architecture, not the muscle of the 2016 but exceptional quality, rose buds, crayon, cedar, cassis. Seems to be a little subdued at the ten year mark, but the complexity comes in the waves of fragrant floral aromatics through the palate. 60% new oak for ageing, Nicolas Glumineau director.

DRINKING WINDOW 2025 - 2042

date of review 02/2025