Chateau Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande 2023

80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc
Vineyard plots vinification vatting by gravity conical stainless steel vats with thermoregulation
Maturing / Ageing : oak barrel : 18 months 60% new oak long medium heat traditional racking “à l’esquive” egg white fining

OWNER´S DESCRIPTION
The nose is refined, classy and complex, offering delicious aromas of licorice and blackcurrant, as well as floral nuances of red roses and peony. It goes on to reveal more mineral notes of earth and roots, with nuances reminiscent of Virginia tobacco. Starts out remarkably straightforward on the palate, becoming full-bodied, with controlled power and well-balanced extraction mid-palate. The delicious and flavorsome finish is underpinned by polished and precise tannins. Pastry, juicy and fruity notes blue and black fruit combine with cedar aromas, adding finesse and complexity.

Wine Advocate 97-99/100 : “The 2023 Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande is a brilliant wine that will be worth a special effort to track down. Unwinding in the glass with aromas of wild berries and cassis mingled with licorice, lilac, iris root, violet, burning embers and pencil shavings, it’s medium to full-bodied, seamless and complete, with a deep, layered core of cool fruit that largely conceals it’s ultra-refined structuring tannins. At a very measured 13% alcohol and 3.67 pH, it unites all Pichon Comtesse’s sensuality with unimpeachable Pauillac classicism. The 2023 is a blend of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Merlot and 3% Cabernet Franc”.

James Suckling 98-99/100 : “Wow. This is really excellent, with superb finesse and focus. It has tight density that is almost diamond-like in its brilliance. Medium to full body, with a quality of tannin that is incredibly seamless. Like silk in texture. A top Pichon Lalande. From organic and biodynamically grown grapes. 80% cabernet sauvignon, 17% merlot and 3% cabernet franc. May be better than 2022”.