The 2009 Pichon-Longueville Comtesse de Lalande is a Bordeaux Blend hailing from France's Bordeaux region, specifically the Pauillac sub-region. This red wine, produced by the renowned Pichon-Longueville Comtesse de Lalande, is bottled with a cork closure and has an alcohol content of 13.0%.
This vintage has garnered high praise from numerous professional reviewers, highlighting its complexity and aging potential. Robert Parker's Wine Advocate awarded it a score of 97+, describing it as "deep garnet colored" with a bouquet that evolves from "warm black cherries, blackcurrant cordial, and stewed plums" to "damp soil, tobacco, and beef drippings." Lisa Perrotti-Brown notes that the "medium to full-bodied" palate is "packed with tightly wound black fruit and earthy layers," making for a "long, lively finish."
James Suckling gave it 94+ points, emphasizing its "nose of dried spices, even chilies, with currants and blackberries." He also praised its "ultra-fine tannins" and "compacted fruit structure," suggesting that it can be enjoyed after 2019. Jeff Loo from JJ Buckley echoed this sentiment with another 94-point review, noting its "dark red color with slight pink hues" and a nose that opens with "rose petals, mocha, and roasted meats."
Wine Enthusiast rated it 95, calling it a "seductive wine" with "the softest juiciest fruit over smoky new wood." The review highlights its "intense fruit" and "soft Merlot core," with tannins that are "beautifully integrated."
Vinous also gave a glowing 97-point review, describing it as "ripe and decidedly flamboyant," with "serious richness" and a "shockingly tannic" structure. Neal Martin's Wine Journal, Decanter, and Jeb Dunnuck all praised the wine's balance and aging potential, each awarding it scores of 94, 97, and 95, respectively.
Jane Anson from janeanson.com gave it an impressive 98 points, highlighting its "beautifully balanced" nature and "opulent and seductive texture." She noted that it can be enjoyed now or over the next 20 years. Lastly, The Wine Independent also rated it 97+, praising its "deep garnet-brick color" and "vibrant notions of crème de cassis, blueberry pie, and redcurrant jelly."
Overall, the 2009 Pichon-Longueville Comtesse de Lalande is a highly acclaimed wine that promises both immediate enjoyment and long-term aging potential.
