Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse De Lalande 2009

Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande 2009 is a distinguished Pauillac from one of Bordeaux’s celebrated Second Growth estates. The warm, dry vintage produced a rich and powerful wine, combining generous black-fruit intensity with the château’s characteristic structure, freshness and earthy complexity.

Tasting Notes
Deep garnet in colour, this expressive Bordeaux initially shows a touch of restraint before opening in the glass. The nose reveals blackcurrant, warm black cherry and plum, complemented by tobacco, damp earth, sautéed herbs and subtle savoury nuances. On the palate, it is full and concentrated, with ripe dark fruit layered over fine-grained yet substantial tannins. Freshness keeps the wine balanced, while a long, lively finish brings echoes of spice, earth and tobacco. Already offering impressive depth, the 2009 has the structure to develop further in bottle, although well-cellared examples are now entering an excellent drinking window.

Production
The estate’s vineyards lie in Pauillac on the gravel-rich terraces of Bordeaux’s Left Bank, where well-drained soils encourage deep-rooted vines and favour Cabernet Sauvignon. The blend is based on Cabernet Sauvignon, supported by Cabernet Franc and Merlot. Grapes are carefully selected and harvested at optimum ripeness, then traditionally vinified before maturation in oak, allowing the wine to develop its polished tannins, layered fruit and savoury complexity.

Food & Serving
Serve at approximately 16–18°C after allowing the bottle to come gradually to temperature. Decant for around one to two hours to help the wine open, particularly when enjoyed young; older bottles should be decanted carefully and briefly to remove any sediment. Its structure and depth make it an excellent match for roast beef, fillet of beef, venison, lamb, duck, rich mushroom dishes and mature hard cheeses.

Producer
Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande is one of Pauillac’s most renowned estates and has long held the prestigious status of a Second Growth in the 1855 Bordeaux Classification. Often praised for combining Pauillac’s Cabernet-driven authority with an elegant, richly textured style, the château has played an important role in establishing the reputation of the appellation’s finest wines. Its bottles are prized for their precision, longevity and ability to express both vintage character and classic Left Bank terroir.

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