2022 Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse De Lalande

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

It is one of the most famous vineyards in Pauillac, a sub-region within Bordeaux known for its rich, full-bodied wines. The wine is made from a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot grape varieties. The grapes are harvested by hand and then aged in French oak barrels. The wine has a deep, dark red colour and a complex aroma with notes of cassis, blueberries, chocolate and spices. On the palate, the wine is full and rich, with a good balance between tannins, acidity 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 ageing potential.

The Pichon Comtesse 2022 is a blend of 78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Franc. On the nose, this Pichon Comtesse suggests a complexity and depth rarely seen. Raspberry and blackcurrant notes mingle with aromas of red roses, followed by subtle and elegant hints of rosewood. The palate shows an incredible volume. This ethereal Pichon Comtesse 2022 expresses delicious and crisp notes of Morello cherry and blackcurrant. The overall impression is that of a lively, rich and silky wine with a flavorful finish, supported by seemingly endless fine-grained tannins. Pichon Comtesse invites tasters on a dreamlike journey.

The winter was fairly dry and mild, especially in the later months, with above average temperatures in February and March. Buds opened quite early, in early April. In the meantime, the winegrowers had to deal with several nights of severe frost. Fortunately, the nearby Gironde estuary helped to protect our vineyard. A fairly dry, warm spring followed, favourable for flowering in late May under excellent conditions. June was very turbulent and wet. Heavy hailstorms hit many vineyards in the Médoc, although the vines at Pichon Comtesse were miraculously spared! From early July, a long heat wave and drought set in. Veraison (colour change) began as early as 30th July and lasted until 9th August. In mid-August, two storms brought 25mm of rain, which, although not significant, was nevertheless beneficial for ripening. Harvest began on 8th September under dry conditions with the picking of perfectly ripe grapes. The only heavy rain came on 26th September – the penultimate day of harvest! During the exceptionally hot and dry summer, the storms in June and mid-August were a lifesaver and provided welcome relief for the vineyards

FACT: In the Tab: Attachment you will find the official fact sheet of this beautiful wine. We will automatically send it to you when you order this wine. The wine is in our conditioned Wine Warehouse and if you come to pick up the wine you will often also receive a nice discount. You will see the possible discount immediately if you choose Pick up on the Checkout page. We are located almost next to the Rijksweg with plenty of parking. Click here for address.