Vins Rouges
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Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande, Pauillac (L) “The 2022 Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande has turned out even better in bottle than I anticipated, bursting from the glass with aromas of cassis and blackberries mingled with scents of licorice, violets and pencil shavings. Full-bodied, layered and enveloping, it’s suave, seamless and complete, with faultless precision, pristine integration of tannin, controlled sweetness and a long, expansive finish. The 2022 manages to unite the sensuality that’s the estate’s calling card and the ripeness of the vintage on the one hand, with a sense of Pauillac classicism on the other, threading the needle to deliver one of the finest wines of the vintage and a benchmark Pichon Comtesse. It’s a blend of 78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Franc… like the 1982, the 2022 will offer
an exceptionally wide drinking window.” 100 pts, William Kelley, Wine Advocate 272672 6 bottle limit
$500
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