Pichon Lalande - Pauillac (Futures) 2021 (Pre-arrival) (750ml)
Price: $176.00
| Producer | Pichon Lalande |
| Country | France |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Subregion | Pauillac |
| Varietal | Bordeaux Blends |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Sku | 1005879 |
| Size | 750ml |
Vinous: 96-98 Points
Do you want the good news or the bad news first? Let's start with the good. The 2021 Pichon Comtesse is epic and certainly among the great wines of this vintage. Sadly the coulure and mildew in the first year of organic farming plus dehydration at the end of the growing season took with it fully two thirds of the crop. In other words there's not much wine to go around. Rich and sumptuous in the glass yet clocking in at 12.9% alcohol the 2021 is beautifully layered and totally sensual from the very first taste. Hints of red fruit flowers mint white pepp
James Suckling: 94-95 Points
13 May 2022 ? This is really spicy with peppercorns cloves and Chinese spices especially on the finish. Blackcurrants too. Medium-bodied firm and polished with a long intense finish. 88% cabernet sauvignon 10% cabernet franc and 2% merlot.
Jane Anson: 95 Points
Concentrated with mint leaf black chocolate cassis and blueberry spice and clear tannic hold. This is the highest level of Cabernet Sauvignon in Comtesse since 2013 when it was 100% Cabernet (and 13hl/h yield) and you feel it in the character of the fruit and the tension through the core. A more serious Comtesse than we have got used to in recent years without sacrificing the signature finesse and elegance. IPT 76. Tasted twice. Harvest September 22 through to October 6. First year of organic conversion 60% of production in 1st wine 15hl/h yield 3.76ph. 65% new oak for ageing.
twiWine Advocate: 94-95+ Points
This estate is one of the most dynamic in contemporary Bordeaux so it's no surprise that the 2021 Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande is a terrific wine?though its a very atypical blend of 88% Cabernet Sauvignon 10% Cabernet Franc and 2% Merlot cropped at a derisory 15 hectoliters per hectare hints at what a challenging year this was in the vineyards. Unwinding in the glass with aromas of wild berries blackcurrants iris licorice black truffles cigar wrapper and sweet soil tones it's medium to full-bodied layered and textural with beautifully refined tannins lively acids and a supple but serious profile. It will see 60% new oak and in all likelihood a classical élevage of fully 18 months.
The Wine Independent: 91-93+ Points
A blend of 88% Cabernet Sauvignon 10% Cabernet Franc and 2% Merlot the 2021 Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande is deep garnet-purple in color. It springs from the glass with a beautiful perfume of violets fallen leaves and menthol followed by a core of cassis iron ore and tree bark. Medium-bodied the palate has a sturdy frame of chewy tannins and a lively line supporting the delicately styled mineral-tinged fruit finishing with impressive length.
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