Château Pichon-Longueville Comtesse de Lalande 2016
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Marks and reviews
Parker
J. Robinson
Decanter
Wine Spectator
J. Suckling
Vinous - A. Galloni
The Wine Independent
Vinous Neal MartinDescription
A delicate and complex Pauillac Second Grand Cru Classé
The estate
A Pauillac Second Grand Cru Classé, the glorious Château Pichon-Longueville Comtesse de Lalande sits proudly on the left bank of Bordeaux. In 2007, Château Pichon-Longueville Comtesse de Lalande began a new chapter in its history when it became part of the Rouzaud family, owners of the prestigious Louis Roederer Champagne House.
The vineyard
Château Pichon-Longueville Comtesse de Lalande watches over a 89-hectare terroir. Resting on soils composed of gravelly hilltops on a sandy-clay subsoil, this exceptional vineyard leads to the production of fine Pauillac wines.
Vinification and ageing
Aged in barrels for 18 months (50% new).
The blend
Cabernet Sauvignon (75%)
Merlot (21%)
Cabernet Franc (4%).
Château Pichon-Longueville Comtesse de Lalande 2016: Characteristics and tasting tips
The tasting
The refinement of this fine Pauillac wine brings out the most noble characteristics of each grape variety. The complexity conferred by the Cabernet Sauvignon grapes harmoniously balances with the fruitiness of Merlot and the elegance of the Cabernet Franc variety.
