Château Pichon-Longueville Comtesse-de-Lalande

Pauillac 2009

Separating it from its across the road neighbour, Pichon Comtesse has a charming little Château which is currently being used as a residence by the owner, Madame de Lencquesaing. The wines strike a beautiful balance between the power of Pauillac and the richer, St-Julien. Not surprising as their vineyards fall over the two appellations! Heralded as one of the great 2nd growths, the 2009 is a blend of 75% Cabernet, 20% Merlot and 5% Petit Verdot and continues to deliver a wine of great finesse and breeding. The 2009 Pichon Comtesse itself is a wine of pure beauty. With a higher proportion of Cabernet than normal, the structure is purely breathtaking. The vintage has lent an open-knit tannin structure leading to plushness, yet elegance is still the hallmark.