Fragt kr. 49,- Fri fragt v/ køb over kr. 1999
Pichon-Longuevilles historie kan spores helt tilbage til 1688. Pichon-Longueville Comtesse de Lalande til blev, da den store Pichon-Longueville ejendom blev delt i 1850, da Virginie de Pichon-Longueville arvede 3/5 af ejendommen. I 1925 blev slottet solgt til Edourd Miailhe og hans bror. Edourd Miailhes datter May-Éliane de Lencquesaing overtog ejendommen i 1978. Hun renoverede slottet i 1980´erne, og der blev opført en helt ny kælder.
I 2007 købte champagnehuset Louis Roederer dette fantastiske slot og ansatte Sylvie Cazes som direktør. Pichon-Longueville Comtesse de Lalande er en af Pauillacs mest feminine og bløde vine, hvilket kan skyldes den høje andel af Merlot.
I dag har Pichon-Longueville Comtesse de Lalande rigtig mange faste fans, der køber vinen for at lægge den i kælderen, men det er også én af de vine, som indkøbes af mere spekulative årsager.
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BEPLANTNING
45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, 12% Cabernet Franc og 8% Petit Verdot
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AREAL
89 hektar
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SLOTTETS ANDEN VIN
Réserve de la Comtesse
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Champagne Louis Roederer
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The 2018 Pichon-Lalande was given an hour’s decant and then observed over the next 24 hours. It has clearly retained the showstopping nose that I encountered from barrel, those same “gentle waves" of black cherries and blueberry, incense and violets lending it a Margaux-like allure. The palate is vibrant and full of tension from the start, the acidity slicing through the layers of quite plush black fruit, judiciously laced with tobacco and mint. There is a beguiling sense of harmony conveyed by this Pichon-Lalande and although there is clearly plenty of structure, the tannins are so pixelated and pliant that it might well be broachable in 4–5 years’ time. Personally, however, I would prefer to cellar it for 8–10 years (by which time I hope that the new Cure album is finally released). However long you decide to keep it tucked away, this is a quite brilliant Pauillac.
Offers a deep well of dark currant, blackberry paste and plum preserves fruit that needs time to unwind fully, as it’s shrouded in warm earth, tobacco, singed cedar, sweet bay leaf and savory notes. A ramrod of graphite adds to the strident, structured feel. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Best from 2030 through 2050. –JM
Aromas of blackberry, dried blueberry, gravel, mocha and cigar box. Light fresh-herb undertone. It’s full-bodied with firm, ultra fine tannins and fresh acidity. Focused and minerally with a long finish. Great length. Very tight and restrained at the moment. Wait until at least 2026 to take a look.