Château Pichon-Longueville

Comtesse de Lalande Pauillac 2nd Growth 2012

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  Vintage 2012
  90 points

The grande dame, the 2012 Pichon Lalande represents only 50% of their harvest production. It has soft, round tannins, endearing elegance, and up-front fruit. It is not a blockbuster, but its lush, richly fruity style is charming and seductive, with raspberry, blueberry, mocha and blackcurrant fruit and a deep ruby/purple color. This medium-bodied, supple-textured wine is surprisingly precocious and forward, and therefore best drunk over the next 15 years. The final blend was 59% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc and 5% Petit Verdot.

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  Vintage 2012
  95 points

Deep colour. Fresh roasted chestnut, ginger aromas with dark berry, cassis liquorice notes. Well concentrated roasted chestnut dark cherry, dark berry flavours, sinewy dry tannins and underlying oak. Some inky nuances at the finish. Impressive wine. (Barrel)