The 2020 Pichon-Longueville Comtesse de Lalande, a Bordeaux blend primarily composed of Cabernet Sauvignon (77%), with Merlot (17%) and Cabernet Franc (6%), hails from the Pauillac region of Bordeaux, France. This wine has been aged in 60% new French oak, contributing to its complex profile, and has an alcohol content of 14.0%.
Jeb Dunnuck awarded this vintage a score of 98, praising it as "deep, concentrated, flawlessly balanced" and noting its potential to age for over 50 years, although he slightly prefers the 2019 vintage. James Suckling also gave it 98 points, highlighting its "fresh and delicious finish" with "classy tannins" and sophistication, recommending it be enjoyed after 2027.
Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate's William Kelley gave it a 95, describing the wine as "seamless" and "charming," though he found the 2019 to offer a deeper connection to the estate's character. Jane Anson awarded the wine 97 points, calling it "stunning" with "silky smooth tannins" and a consistent profile, while noting the wine's "finessed and juicy" fruit flavors.
Decanter's review, also at 98 points, described the wine as "smooth, seductive," and highlighted its "sophisticated, elegant and refreshing" nature. Wine Spectator rated it 97, describing it as a "wow wine" with a "sleek structure" and a "fine-grained and rather luxurious feel."
Antonio Galloni from Vinous scored it 97+, commenting on its "opulent, massively tannic" character that calls for patience. Jeff Leve from The Wine Cellar Insider gave the highest score of 99, calling it "riveting" and expressing excitement for its potential to reach triple digits with time.
Overall, the 2020 Pichon-Longueville Comtesse de Lalande is a wine of elegance and longevity, highly praised for its structure, depth, and aging potential, making it a standout in the recent trilogy of vintages.