1988 Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse De Lalande

Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande is a beautiful castle with 78 hectares of vineyard with 2ème Grand Cru Classé status. The soil is poor, there is a lot of gravel on a clay subsoil. This classic-looking Château, built in 1840, was acquired by Madame May-Eliane de Lencquesaing in 1978 and the cru came into the hands of the Rouzaud family in 2007. They also own the Roederer champagne house. The wines of Pichon Comtesse are always lush and in recent years have increasingly included Cabernet Sauvignon in the blend, which gives them extra storage power.

It is one of the best-known vineyards in Pauillac, a sub-region within Bordeaux known for its rich, full-bodied wines. The wine is made from a blend of the grape varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. The grapes are harvested manually and then matured in French oak barrels. The wine has a deep, dark red color and a complex aroma with notes of cassis, blueberries, chocolate and herbs. The taste of the wine is full and rich, with a good balance between tannins, acids and fruit. Château Pichon-Longueville - Comtesse de Lalande Pauillac is often considered one of the best wines from Pauillac and is often praised for its aging potential.

One of the stars of the vintage, the 1988, has evolved beautifully. Dark ruby red, with an intense bouquet of black plums, herbs and currants, a silky texture and full body, it is one of the most complex wines of the vintage.

FACT : The wine is stored in our conditioned Wine Warehouse and if you pick up the wine you will often receive a nice discount. You will immediately see the possible discount if you choose Pickup in the Checkout page. We are almost next to the Rijksweg with plenty of parking. Click here for address.