2009 Chateau Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande 2eme Cru Classe, Pauillac 1x750ml

Robert Parker 97

Deep garnet colored, the 2009 Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande is a little reticent to begin, slowly giving way to notions of warm black cherries, blackcurrant cordial, stewed plums and sauteed herbs with hints of damp soil, tobacco and beef drippings. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is packed with tightly wound black fruit and earthy layers, framed by ripe, fine-grained tannins and lovely freshness making for a long, lively finish. Classic! [Lisa Perrotti-Brown, 23/02/2019]

Anticipated maturity: 2020-2053

Vinous 97

The 2009 Pichon Lalande is ripe and decidedly flamboyant from the very first taste. Dense and voluptuous in the glass, with serious richness, the 2009 is also almost shockingly tannic. It won t be ready to drink anytime soon, and yet, there is so much to look forward to. The warm, dry conditions yielded a dense, exotic Pichon Lalande, but there is serious structure beneath all of the fruit. [Antonio Galloni, 20/10/2017]

Anticipated maturity: 2029-2059