2018 Pichon-Longueville Comtesse de Lalande Bordeaux Blend

Bordeaux Blend - 750ML
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REVIEWS

DC 99 JL 99 JD 98 WE 98 WS 98 JS 97 WA 97 JA 96
DC 99

Decanter, April 2019

This has to be up there with one of the most seductive Comtesses on record with layers of alternating softness and concentration combined with a lot of 2016’s elegance and power. The nose on this stands out a mile...
JL 99

TheWineCellarInsider.com, March 2021

With a remarkable depth of color, the wine opens from the glass with touches of espresso, smoke, tobacco, flowers, spice and an array of red and black fruits. Full-bodied, richly textured, opulent, velvety and silken, the...
JD 98

jebdunnuck.com, March 2021

(98+ points) The 2018 Château Pichon-Longueville Comtesse De Lalande is a monster of a wine with an almost Château Latour-like stature and structure, offering deep, backward, slightly reductive notes of blackcurrants...
WE 98

Wine Enthusiast, May 2021

This famous estate at the southern end of Pauillac has produced a powerful wine. Packed blackberry fruits, laced with acidity, are just starting out on a long journey along with the tannins. The wine's elegance is...
WS 98

Wine Spectator, January 2021

Displays a seriously deep well of dark currant, blackberry paste and plum preserves fruit that needs some time to unwind fully, as it’s shrouded in warm earth, tobacco, singed cedar, sweet bay leaf and savory notes...
JS 97

jamessuckling.com, February 2021

Aromas of blackberry, dried blueberry, gravel, mocha and cigar box. Light fresh-herb undertone. It’s full-bodied with firm, ultra fine tannins and fresh acidity. Focused and minerally with a long finish. Great length...
WA 97

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, March 2021

(97+ points) The 2018 Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande is a blend of 71% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot with a pH of 3.85, an IPT (total polyphenol index) of 87 and 14%...
JA 96

janeanson.com, July 2021

There is plenty of baby fat here, 2018 is a gourmet vintage with a rich and round mid-palate. Enjoyable fennel and tight black liqourice notes on the finish. This is a great vintage but the nuances have not been revealed...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Bordeaux Blend
Country France
Region Bordeaux
Sub-region Pauillac
Vintage 2018
Size 750ML
Percent alcohol 14.5%
Closure Cork

The 2018 Pichon-Longueville Comtesse de Lalande is an exceptional Bordeaux blend that hails from the renowned Pauillac region of Bordeaux, France. This wine is a true representation of the elegance and power that this esteemed estate is known for.

In the glass, the wine displays a deep and alluring garnet-purple color, inviting you to explore its complex aromas and flavors. On the nose, it immediately captivates with a bouquet of ripe blackberries, baked plums, and wild blueberries. These luscious fruit notes are complemented by hints of cedar chest, pencil lead, and a delicate touch of lilacs. With each swirl, the wine unveils new layers of complexity, enticing you to take your first sip.

On the palate, the 2018 Pichon-Longueville Comtesse de Lalande delivers a full-bodied and opulent experience. The velvety and silken texture is a testament to the wine's impeccable craftsmanship. Rich flavors of black and red fruits dance on the palate, accompanied by nuances of espresso, smoke, tobacco, and exotic spices. The seamless freshness and firm, grainy tannins provide structure and balance to the wine, ensuring a long and lingering finish.

Renowned wine critics have praised the 2018 vintage of Pichon-Longueville Comtesse de Lalande, with Wine Enthusiast awarding it a stellar score of 98 points. They describe the wine as powerful, packed with blackberry fruits, and beautifully preserved within its elegant structure. Robert Parker's Wine Advocate also awarded it an impressive 97 points, highlighting its bold scents, compelling black fruits, and savory nuances.

This wine is built to age gracefully, with considerable potential for further development. While it can be enjoyed now, it is recommended to cellar it for at least 5 years to allow its flavors to fully integrate and evolve. With its remarkable depth, decadent sex-appeal, and regal structure, the 2018 Pichon-Longueville Comtesse de Lalande is a true gem that will continue to impress for decades to come.