2020 Pichon-Longueville Comtesse de Lalande Bordeaux Blend

Bordeaux Blend - 6L
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REVIEWS

JL 99 VN 99 DC 98 JS 98 JD 98 TWI 98 JA 97 WE 97 WS 97 WA 95
JL 99

TheWineCellarInsider.com, March 2023

A riveting wine in every sense of the word, the perfume grabs you with its array of flowers, spices, tobacco, currants, smoke, cedar and roasted plums. There is intensity, purity, precision and length, which is perfect...
VN 99

Vinous, November 2024

The 2020 Pichon-Longueville Comtesse de Lalande has one of the more opulent aromatic profiles amongst the flight of Pauillac wines, displaying black cherries, cassis, graphite and cedar. The palate is medium-bodied with...
DC 98

Decanter, January 2023

Smooth, seductive and finely textured, this is both sleek and strict, with a savoury, crushed stone saline tang alongside tobacco, tar, ripe black cherries and soft floral scents; the Cabernet really makes its mark. Sexy...
JS 98

jamessuckling.com, December 2022

Aromas of blueberries and blackcurrants with some stone and sandalwood undertones. Medium-bodied with a solid core of fruit and a fresh and delicious finish. Classy tannins that are fine and textured. Such sophistication...
JD 98

jebdunnuck.com, March 2023

The Grand Vin 2020 Château Pichon-Longueville Comtesse De Lalande checks in as 77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Merlot, and 6% Cabernet Franc that was raised in 60% new French oak. It has classic Pauillac character in its red...
TWI 98

The Wine Independent, March 2023

(98+ points) The 2020 Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande is made from 77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Merlot, and 6% Cabernet Franc. Deep garnet-purple in color, it needs considerable swirling to bring out fragrant...
JA 97

janeanson.com, January 2023

Stands out from the lineup as ever, a stunning wine with silky smooth tannins that are fine in character but abundant, offering decades of growth ahead. Finessed and juicy blackcurrant, blueberry and bilberry fruit, waves...
WE 97

Wine Enthusiast, April 2023

Tannins and fruits march in step with each other to give this wine style and elegance. The structure is supple and the tannins smoothing, while still keeping great aging potential. Drink the wine from 2027. - Roger Voss
WS 97

Wine Spectator, November 2022

A wow wine. This is packed with cassis, loganberry and mulberry flavors that hint at the vintage's warmth, but this stays poised and fresh, with a sleek structure built on graphite and iron. Offers violet and lilac lift...
WA 95

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, April 2023

The 2020 Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande is very demonstrative out of the gates, bursting from the glass without any coaxing to exhibit aromas of sweet cassis and blueberries mingled with notions of clove, violets...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Bordeaux Blend
Country France
Region Bordeaux
Sub-region Pauillac
Vintage 2020
Size 6L
Closure Cork

The 2020 Pichon-Longueville Comtesse de Lalande is a Bordeaux Blend from the Pauillac sub-region of Bordeaux, France. This red wine, produced by Pichon-Longueville Comtesse de Lalande, combines 77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Merlot, and 6% Cabernet Franc, raised in 60% new French oak. It is a wine built for longevity, with reviewers suggesting it will be best enjoyed after a decade of cellaring.

This vintage has received high praise across the board. Jeff Leve from TheWineCellarInsider.com awarded it an impressive 99 points, describing it as a "riveting wine in every sense of the word" with a finish that "crosses the 50 second mark with ease." Jeb Dunnuck also gave it a high score of 98, praising its "classic Pauillac character" and noting its "deep, concentrated, flawlessly balanced" nature, marking it as a "50+-year wine" that every Bordeaux lover would treasure.

James Suckling, who also scored it 98 points, highlighted its sophisticated tannins and fresh finish, calling it a wine of "such sophistication." Meanwhile, Decanter described it as "smooth, seductive, and finely textured," awarding it 98 points and commending its elegant, refreshing nature, suggesting it demands contemplation as it evolves in the glass.

Other reviewers, including Wine Spectator, Vinous, and Wine Enthusiast, have all given it scores ranging from 97 to 98, emphasizing its structured tannins, sleekness, and aging potential. Wine Spectator noted its luxurious feel and "sleek structure built on graphite and iron," while Vinous highlighted its "opulent, massively tannic" nature, suggesting a long wait before it reaches its peak.

Overall, the 2020 Pichon-Longueville Comtesse de Lalande is a wine marked by its intensity, precision, and exceptional aging potential, making it a standout choice for collectors and enthusiasts alike.