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    Château Pichon-Longueville Comtesse de Lalande 2021

    BordeauxPauillac • 2nd Classified Growth • Red

    Regular price 195,00€ tax included
    Sale price 195,00€ tax included Regular price
    Unit price 195,00€ / unit
    Packaging : 1 x 75cl - Wooden Crate

    More than 4 available - Delivery within 2 to 3 business days

    Description

    • Country France
    • Region Bordeaux
    • Appellation Pauillac
    • Color Red
    • Alcohol 13
    • Vintage 2021
    • Grape varieties 88% Cabernet Sauvignon10% Cabernet Franc2% Merlot

    This Second Growth Classified wine from Pauillac enjoys a fine reputation for its power, length on the palate, and elegant aromatic profile. Each year, the estate's wines promise a truly memorable tasting experience.

    Ratings

    Ratings

    • Bettane & Desseauve 97/100
    • Wine Spectator 94/100
    • Parker (WA) 95/100
    • Vinous 98/100
    • James Suckling 95/100
    • Jean-Marc Quarin 94/100
    Notes and pairings

    Notes and pairings

    Tasting notes

    We love pairing Château Pichon-Longueville wines with Italian dishes. For example, try pairing this wine with delicious beef polpettes and homemade tomato sauce.

    Producer

    Producer

    Owner and history

    The vineyards of Château Pichon-Longueville Comtesse de Lalande are renowned for their exceptional terroir, spread across terraces. On average, the vines are 35 years old and cover 70 hectares, 31 of which are cultivated biodynamically. The grape varieties are 64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc, and 3% Petit Verdot. The soil consists of gravelly hillocks over a clay-sand subsoil. This truly exceptional terroir fosters the production of absolutely divine wines.

    Vinification and aging

    - Aged for 18 months in barrels (50% new oak and 50% one-year-old oak)

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    Wine profile

    • fruity
    • wooded
    • complex
    • timber frame