Red wine

Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande, Reserve de la Comtesse 2018

UK Stockist
En Primeur: not yet released
Global Stockist
En Primeur: not yet released
Tasted on
01/04/2019
Tasted by
Panos Kakaviatos
Tasted in
Bordeaux

This second wine of the great Pichon Comtesse de Lalande exudes freshness and elegance. Indeed, much of the blend comes from vines planted in 2011, which are earmarked, in future, for the first wine. Alcohol is set at 14% precisely, with high tannin and enough acidity for balance.

Score: 91-93

Colour
Red
Wine Style
Still
Alcohol
14%
Country
France
Region
Bordeaux
Sub-region
Médoc & Haut Médoc
Bottle size
75cl
Grape Varieties
Cabernet Sauvignon (60%)
Merlot (36%)
Cabernet Franc (2%)