The 2019 Pichon-Longueville Comtesse de Lalande is a Bordeaux blend from the Pauillac sub-region of Bordeaux, France. Produced by Pichon-Longueville Comtesse de Lalande, this red wine exhibits a robust 14.0% alcohol content and is sealed with a traditional cork closure.
Highly praised across a spectrum of professional wine reviewers, the 2019 vintage stands out for its complexity and aging potential. Jeff Leve from TheWineCellarInsider.com awarded it a perfect score of 100, describing it as “absolutely compelling from the initial swirl, sniff and sip” and predicting it will become a “future legendary Bordeaux.” Leve highlights the wine's “mesmerizing” bouquet of flowers, spices, tobacco leaf, cassis, plum, and blackberries, as well as its “silky, perfectly ripe, sweet fruits.”
Other reviewers echo these sentiments, albeit with slightly lower scores. James Suckling from jamessuckling.com, who gave it a 97, notes “classic aromas of lead-pencil shavings, blackcurrants and blueberries,” and lauds its “polished tannins and a fresh, delicious finish.” Similarly, Decanter, which also scored it a 97, commends the wine’s “inky hue, concentrated” nature, and its potential for “two to three decades of aging.”
Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate, with a score of 98, also praises the wine for its “complex aromas of wild berries, tobacco leaf, loamy soil, burning embers, and hints of violets and rose petals.” William Kelley from the publication highlights its “velvety and seamless” texture and describes it as “a remarkable young Pauillac that will offer many years of thrilling drinking.”
Jeb Dunnuck awarded the wine a near-perfect 99, calling it “Pure class” and describing it as “Deep, full-bodied, and pure perfection on the palate.” He emphasizes its “remarkable purity of fruit, ultra-fine tannins, and perfect balance.”
The 2019 Pichon-Longueville Comtesse de Lalande is a blend of 71% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Merlot, and 6% Cabernet Franc, aged in approximately 60% new French oak. According to The Wine Independent, the wine exhibits “notions of cedar chest and menthol” and a “rich and dense” palate with firm tannins and a long spicy finish.
Overall, this wine is repeatedly recognized for its elegant structure, complex bouquet, and significant aging potential, making it a noteworthy addition to any wine collection.