2011 Chateau Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande 2eme Cru Classe, Pauillac 1x750ml

Vinous 92

The 2011 Pichon-Lalande has a very strict, graphite-scented bouquet, poised and defined and gaining intensity all the time in the glass. You want it to give you more, though that would spoil the effect. The graphite tincture continues on the medium-bodied palate, and fine tannins lend a sense of airiness. This fans out nicely toward the finish to complete a finely made if rather conservative Pauillac. Tasted blind at the Southwold tasting. [Neal Martin, 20/08/2019]

Anticipated maturity: 2019-2035

Robert Parker 89

The dark ruby/plum-colored 2011 Pichon Longueville, Comtesse de Lalande is an elegant, suave, medium-bodied effort with abundant black cherry and red and black currant fruit. Nearly St.-Julien-like in its texture and personality, this is a well-made, finesse-styled Pauillac to drink over the next 10-15 years. [Robert M. Parker, Jr., 30/04/2014]

Anticipated maturity: 2014-2029