-
99
/ 100
Wine Advocate -
99
/ 100
James Suckling -
93
/ 100
Vinous
Red
Classification
Cabernet Blend
Variety
2023
Vintage
750ml (Bottle)
Bottle Size
France
Country
Bordeaux, Pauillac
Region
13.0%
Alcohol %
15 Plus Years
Cellaring
Scores
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. - William Kelley"
- Wine Advocate
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. - James Suckling"
- James Suckling
93 / 100
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Tasting Notes
A perfumed and elegant nose, displaying complex aromas of blackberries, floral notes, liquorice, tobacco and graphite. The palate is generous and juicy, showing flavours of cool blue and black fruit. I shows great power and concentration balanced with a delicate freshness. The tannins are a firm and supple working hand in hand with a vibrant, fresh acidity. Great depth and many layers to this wine, culminating in a long, persistent finish. Wonderfully harmonious.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity