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95 Robert Parker
The 2006 Pichon Lalande, which blows away the 2005, represents a return to the velvety-textured, rich, sexy style most readers would associate with Pichon Lalande. This blend of 64% Cabernet Sauvignon and 36% Merlot no Petit Verdot was included in the final blend exhibits a dense purple color as well as abundant aromas of chocolate, coffee, cedar, black currants, and a subtle touch of smoke, a rich, savory, full-bodied mouthfeel, plump, fleshy fruit, and a superb finish. This is a 21st century version of the brilliant 1996. Anticipated maturity: 2013-2030. One of the major disappointments in 2005 was Pichon Lalande, but the change in ownership, with the Roederer/Deutz champagne firm taking control in 2006, resulted in a very severe selection being instituted, only 41% of the production went into the grand vin.
92 Wine Spectator
Displays currant and blackberry, with hints of licorice. Full-bodied, with round, chewy tannins and lots of fruit under the structure. A rich wine for the vintage, needing plenty of bottle age. Best after 2014. 16,665 cases made. JS
17 Rene Gabriel
64 % Cabernet Sauvignon, 36 % Merlot. 41 hl/ha. Tiefes Granat, viel violette Reflexe. Feines Brombeerenbouquet, elegant, nicht zu überheblich, fast schon etwas diskret, der Cabernet wird von süssem Merlot in der Nase ergänzt, dezente Kandissüsse. Sehr feiner Gaumen, auch hier wieder fast tänzerisch, schöne Balance, noch fein mehlige Tannine, reife Pflaumen, viel Saft, schwarze Beeren, gebündeltes Finale. Derselbe Wein wurde uns zuerst aus der Karaffe serviert, dann verlangten wir ein «frisches» Barriquemuster, dieses erwies sich als direkter und frischer, was aber grundsätzlich blieb war die doch recht intensive Bitterkeit im Extrakt die später wohl zu Rasse beitragen wird. Kann zulegen. (17/20). 12: Tiefes Purpur, satt in der Mitte, Granatschimmer am deutlich aufhellenden Rand. Wirkt für einen 2006er sehr rotbeerig mit deutlichen Kirschentönen und floralem Schimmer, dezent laktische Anflüge, eigentlich eher wenig Druck zeigend. Im Gaumen mittelgewichtig, recht feine Tannine, mit kernigem Schimmer. Ist er momentan verschlossen. Hier hätte ich etwas mehr erwartet. Doch das kommt evenutell wieder warten (2019 - 2045)
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Château Pichon-Longueville Comtesse de Lalande
This exemplarily Pauillac estate, Château Pichon-Longueville Comtesse de Lalande, produces some of the best Second Growth Bordeaux wines. Known for its rich, elegant, and perfumed wines, the château’s history can be traced back to the 17th century. In 2007, Pichon-Longueville was sold to the family-run Roederer Champagne House. The property was completely redone recently; building new vinification facilities, including the renovation of their cellars, vat rooms and chais, as well as replanting select vineyards, and modernizing their reception area, museum, and château. The improvements, along with estate manager, Nicolas Glumineau’s commitment to maintain Pichon-Longueville’s already high standards, have kept this Left Bank property preforming at its best. With vineyards bordering the Saint-Julien appellation, Pichon-Longueville’s wines are the most exotic and voluptuously scented in the Médoc. The Grand Vin is an elegant Pauillac due to its relatively high proportion of Merlot.