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Pichon Longueville Comtesse Lalande 2012 1800cl

2eme Grand Cru Classé | Pauillac | Bordeaux | France
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19 Rene Gabriel
59 % Cabernet Sauvignon, 28 % Merlot, 8 % Cabernet Franc, 5 % Petit Verdot. Sattes Purpur-Granat, dicht in der Mitte, lila Schimmer aussen. Aromatisches, schwarzbeeriges Bouquet, viel Heidelbeeren, Lakritze und auch zarte Rauchnoten, dunkles Malz und Caramel, gibt sich erstaunlich tiefgründig. Im Gaumen ein fein geschnürtes Paket von Noblesse und Charme, reife Tannine sind dessen Grundlage, klingt extrem lange nach. Toll gemacht. Bravo! Der Wein ist so wunderschön, dass es eine zwingende 2012er-Kaufempfehlung ist!
92 Wine Spectator
A gutsy, terroir-driven style, with briar-edged grip carrying notes of macerated black currant fruit, fig and plum sauce. This shows lots of dark anise through the finish, along with notes of roasted apple wood and a hint of cassis bush. Delivers excellent range, purity and energy. Best from 2018 through 2027. 10,000 cases made. –JM
90 Robert Parker
The grande dame, the 2012 Pichon Lalande represents only 50% of their harvest production. It has soft, round tannins, endearing elegance, and up-front fruit. It is not a blockbuster, but its lush, richly fruity style is charming and seductive, with raspberry, blueberry, mocha and blackcurrant fruit and a deep ruby/purple color. This medium-bodied, supple-textured wine is surprisingly precocious and forward, and therefore best drunk over the next 15 years. The final blend was 59% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc and 5% Petit Verdot.
Producer
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.