Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande Pauillac Grand Cru Classé AOC

Château Pichon-Longueville is one of the most important wineries in the Bordeaux wine region. Since 1940 the company has considerably increased the vineyard property, passing from 40 to 100 hectares. Since 2021 it has been certified biodynamic. The terroir of is gravelly, characterized by a clayey and calcareous soil.

Château Pichon-Longueville Comtesse de Lalande is produced from grapes belonging to the famous cru of Paillac.

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VARIETALS
71% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit Verdot

VINTAGE
2018

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Description

TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 14.5%

APPEARANCE
Intense ruby red color.

NOSE
The olfactory profile is particularly striking for the mineral hints of graphite, charcoal, immediately accompanied by aromas of dehydrated blueberries, tobacco and mint.

PALATE
The palate offers delicious fruity sensations, evolving with indulgence. Precise, of great finesse and balanced, the palate displays an elegant tannic structure with tight-grained tannins. With tenderness and generosity, the finish extends with amazing persistence.

AGEING
Aging for 18 months in oak barrels (50% of which are new).

PAIRING
Ideal in combination with braised meats, pork cheek in red wine and stewed game.

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