![]() His eldest son, Raoul, inherited what we’ve come to know as Pichon-Longueville Baron, whereas the Baron’s daughters inherited the remainder. Shortly before the 1855 Classification of Bordeaux, Jacques Pichon Baron de Longueville died and his domain was divided among his heirs. Wine Spectator called Pichon-Lalande “one of the Left Bank’s top performers,” one worthy of a true “super second.” It reached the zenith in Parker’s historic reviews of the estate’s remarkable 1982, “unquestionably the finest Pichon Lalande I have ever tasted” and “one of the monumental wines” of the 20th century, earning a perfect 100 points from the world’s most influential wine critic on multiple occasions. If you’ve been following the surging market, you’re probably familiar with the story behind Pichon-Longueville Comtesse de Lalande - it’s a good one. So take note: There just aren’t many of these bargains to found anymore. Savvy Bordeaux collectors have let us know that our efforts to secure these rare prized bottles at a discount are not in vain. At least a decade of cellaring is required before the wines should be approached.Cabernet takes the wheel in this “Super Second”Įver since Robert Parker rocked the wine industry by announcing that he’d no longer be tasting young Bordeaux at the spring barrel-tastings, prices for the fabulous 20 vintages have skyrocketed. In the best years, it is one of the most exotic and voluptuously scented wines of the Médoc. Pichon-Longueville Lalande is not as powerful or as tannic as some its Pauillac neighbours and this is mainly because of its relatively high Merlot content. The wine is fermented in stainless steel cuvées and then matured in oak barriques (50% new) for 18 months. Located in the east of the Pauillac appellation, the vineyards ( Cabernet Sauvignon 45%, Merlot 35%, Cabernet Franc 12%, Petit Verdot 8%) lie on deep gravel beds underpinned by clay and then sandstone and limestone (part of these vineyards actually reside in the St-Julien appellation). Pichon-Longueville Lalande is a 75-hectare property that produces on average 36,000 cases per year. James Laubé of the Wine Spectator baptised Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande, "A First Class Second Cru", a most fitting tribute. The wine is seductive when young without prejudicing its longevity. In the palate, the tannins appear mature and melted, revealing a strong and affirmed structure, a surprising suppleness, perfect harmony and long persistency. The nose is distinguished by a bouquet of aromas, mixing blackcurrant and violet, vanilla and cinnamon. Complexity, elegance and longevity are the hallmarks of this race, they are found every year during the creation of the vintages. ![]() The unique encepagement and the twelve hectares of vines situated on the soils of St Julien endow the wines of Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande with an exceptional personality compared with the other crus of the Pauillac appellation. Since the end of the 1970's, the reputation of Chateau Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande has acquired the status of a "super second" and a "nearly first", in light of the consistency of its quality. The variety of parcels of land, due to the elements of the earth and their encepagement explains the complexity of the personality of the wines of Pichon. Château Pichon Longueville de Lalande is ideally situated between the Gironde estuary and the Atlantic Ocean.
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