Chateau Pichon-Longueville Comtesse de Lalande

Chateau Pichon-Longueville Comtesse de Lalande

For many wine lovers, at its best, Chateau Pichon Lalande is one of the best examples of Bordeaux wine from Pauillac. Sensuous textures, deep concentrated layers of ripe fruit and a perfume filled with earth, tobacco and cassis are what you’ll find in Pichon Lalande. The first mention of what we now call Chateau Pichon Lalande discusses the creation of the vineyard by Pierre de Mazure de Rauzan. Pierre de Mazure de Rauzan is the same man responsible for forming many of what are now widely considered the top Bordeaux estates of today. One owner, Baron Joseph de Pichon Longueville succeeded his mother taking over Pichon Lalande when he was only 19. He was 90 years old when he died in 1850. Before his death he split up the estate between his five children, becoming independent and producing two different wines very distinct in style. After the estate was divided into the two current Pichon estates, 1925 saw Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande bought by Edouard Miailhe and Louis Miailhe. The daughter of Edouard Miailhe, May Eliane de Lencquesaing (born in 1926) later became the owner and manager of the property in 1978. She made numerous investments and improvements at Pichon Lalande, perhaps her greatest achievement being expanding the size of Chateau Pichon Lalande from 40 hectares to its current 89 hectares of vines! (Quite an accomplishment to grow a major property in the Left Bank by more than 50%.) May-Eliane de Lencquesaing sold Pichon Lalande to the owners of Roederer Champagne in January 2007. This family-run company is managed by Frederic Rouzaud and owns several other wine estates in Bordeaux including Chateau Bernadotte, Chateau de Pez , Haut Beausejour and Chateau Reaut la Graviere. Once the purchase for Chateau Pichon Lalande was concluded, in 2008, a complete renovation of the estate took place. The wine making facilities were rebuilt and modernized. The new construction of course included work in the cellars, vat rooms and chais. The reception area, glass museum and chateau was remodeled. A targeted, replanting program for select, vineyard parcels was started. The replanting focused on making sure the best root stocks with the most potential were planted in the correct, specific soil types for each grape varietal. On average, the vines are 45 years of age. However, they have old vines, which are now close to 90 years of age having been planted in the early 1930s. You can divide the vineyards of Pichon Lalande into 6 large blacks that are almost contiguous. You can further subdivide those blocks into a range parcels that are close to 60 in number. The vineyard of Chateau Pichon Lalande also includes 11 hectares of vines in the St. Julien appellation that the estate is allowed to vinify as Pauillac. The grapes can be used for the Grand Vin, the second wine , or bottled as a Saint Julien. However, the majority of the time, those vines are used in both the Grand Vin and in the second wine.
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Chateau Pichon-Longueville Comtesse de Lalande
For many wine lovers, at its best, Chateau Pichon Lalande is one of the best examples of Bordeaux wine from Pauillac. Sensuous textures, deep concentrated layers of ripe fruit and a perfume filled with earth, tobacco and cassis are what you’ll find in Pichon Lalande. The first mention of what we now call Chateau Pichon Lalande discusses the creation of the vineyard by Pierre de Mazure de Rauzan. Pierre de Mazure de Rauzan is the same man responsible for forming many of what are now widely considered the top Bordeaux estates of today. One owner, Baron Joseph de Pichon Longueville succeeded his mother taking over Pichon Lalande when he was only 19. He was 90 years old when he died in 1850. Before his death he split up the estate between his five children, becoming independent and producing two different wines very distinct in style. After the estate was divided into the two current Pichon estates, 1925 saw Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande bought by Edouard Miailhe and Louis Miailhe. The daughter of Edouard Miailhe, May Eliane de Lencquesaing (born in 1926) later became the owner and manager of the property in 1978. She made numerous investments and improvements at Pichon Lalande, perhaps her greatest achievement being expanding the size of Chateau Pichon Lalande from 40 hectares to its current 89 hectares of vines! (Quite an accomplishment to grow a major property in the Left Bank by more than 50%.) May-Eliane de Lencquesaing sold Pichon Lalande to the owners of Roederer Champagne in January 2007. This family-run company is managed by Frederic Rouzaud and owns several other wine estates in Bordeaux including Chateau Bernadotte, Chateau de Pez , Haut Beausejour and Chateau Reaut la Graviere. Once the purchase for Chateau Pichon Lalande was concluded, in 2008, a complete renovation of the estate took place. The wine making facilities were rebuilt and modernized. The new construction of course included work in the cellars, vat rooms and chais. The reception area, glass museum and chateau was remodeled. A targeted, replanting program for select, vineyard parcels was started. The replanting focused on making sure the best root stocks with the most potential were planted in the correct, specific soil types for each grape varietal. On average, the vines are 45 years of age. However, they have old vines, which are now close to 90 years of age having been planted in the early 1930s. You can divide the vineyards of Pichon Lalande into 6 large blacks that are almost contiguous. You can further subdivide those blocks into a range parcels that are close to 60 in number. The vineyard of Chateau Pichon Lalande also includes 11 hectares of vines in the St. Julien appellation that the estate is allowed to vinify as Pauillac. The grapes can be used for the Grand Vin, the second wine , or bottled as a Saint Julien. However, the majority of the time, those vines are used in both the Grand Vin and in the second wine.
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    • Vinous
      95 points
    • Robert Parker's
      94 points
    • Wine Enthusiast
      94 points
    • Decanter
      93 points
    Chateau Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande 2006
    • Variety Cabernet Blend
    • Vintage 2006
    • Brand Chateau Pichon-Longueville Comtesse de Lalande
    • Cellaring 15 Plus Years
    • Wine Type Red
    • Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
    Chateau Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande 2006
    "It neighbors first-growth powerhouse, Château Latour, with whom the estate sh..."
    • VertdeVin
      96 points
    • Robert Parker's
      94 points
    • Decanter
      94 points
    Chateau Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande 2008
    • Variety Cabernet Blend
    • Vintage 2008
    • Brand Chateau Pichon-Longueville Comtesse de Lalande
    • Cellaring 15 Plus Years
    • Wine Type Red
    • Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
    Chateau Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande 2008
    "Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande is one of the most significant..."
    • Robert Parker's
      95+ points
    • Jancis Robinson
      17 points
    • Decanter
      90 points
    • Vinous
      93 points
    Chateau Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande 2021
    • Variety Cabernet Blend
    • Vintage 2021
    • Brand Chateau Pichon-Longueville Comtesse de Lalande
    • Cellaring 15 Plus Years
    • Wine Type Red
    • Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
    Chateau Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande 2021
    "A perfumed and elegant nose, displaying complex aromas of blackberries, flora..."
    $399.00
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    • Whisky Advocate
      97 points
    Chateau Pichon Comtesse De Lalande 1986
    • Variety Cabernet Blend
    • Vintage 1986
    • Brand Chateau Pichon-Longueville Comtesse de Lalande
    • Cellaring 5-10 Years
    • Wine Type Red
    • Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
    Chateau Pichon Comtesse De Lalande 1986
    "Pichon Longueville Lalande is a 75-hectare property that produces on average ..."
    $1,340.00
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    • Whisky Advocate
      97 points
    Chateau Pichon Comtesse De Lalande 1996
    • Variety Cabernet Blend
    • Vintage 1996
    • Brand Chateau Pichon-Longueville Comtesse de Lalande
    • Cellaring 5-10 Years
    • Wine Type Red
    • Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
    Chateau Pichon Comtesse De Lalande 1996
    "Château Pichon Longueville Lalande is one of the most important Super Seconds..."
    $1,260.00
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    • Robert Parker's
      95 points
    Chateau Pichon Comtesse de Lalande 2009
    • Variety Cabernet Blend
    • Vintage 2009
    • Brand Chateau Pichon-Longueville Comtesse de Lalande
    • Cellaring 15 Plus Years
    • Wine Type Red
    • Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
    Chateau Pichon Comtesse de Lalande 2009
    "This has to be up there with one of the most seductive Comtesses on record wi..."
    $740.00
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    • Antonio Galloni
      100 points
    • Decanter
      98 points
    • Neal Martin
      98* points
    • Wine Enthusiast
      98* points
    • James Suckling
      98 points
    Chateau Pichon Comtesse De Lalande 2016
    • Variety Cabernet Blend
    • Vintage 2016
    • Brand Chateau Pichon-Longueville Comtesse de Lalande
    • Cellaring 15 Plus Years
    • Wine Type Red
    • Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
    Chateau Pichon Comtesse De Lalande 2016
    "The 2016 Pichon-Longueville Comtesse de Lalande is a blend of 75% Cabernet Sa..."
    $429.00
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    • Lisa Perrotti-B
      97 points
    • Decanter
      99 points
    • Jeb Dunnuck
      96 points
    Chateau Pichon Comtesse de Lalande 2018
    • Variety Cabernet Blend
    • Vintage 2018
    • Brand Chateau Pichon-Longueville Comtesse de Lalande
    • Cellaring 15 Plus Years
    • Wine Type Red
    • Alcohol Percentage 14.5% Alcohol
    Chateau Pichon Comtesse de Lalande 2018
    "This has to be up there with one of the most seductive Comtesses on record wi..."
    $507.50
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    • Lisa Perrotti-B
      97 points
    • Decanter
      99 points
    • Jeb Dunnuck
      96 points
    Chateau Pichon Comtesse de Lalande 2018 1.5L
    • Variety Cabernet Blend
    • Vintage 2018
    • Brand Chateau Pichon-Longueville Comtesse de Lalande
    • Cellaring 15 Plus Years
    • Wine Type Red
    • Alcohol Percentage 14.5% Alcohol
    Chateau Pichon Comtesse de Lalande 2018 1.5L
    "This has to be up there with one of the most seductive Comtesses on record wi..."
    $1,015.00
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    • Lisa Perrotti-B
      100 points
    • Jeb Dunnuck
      100 points
    • James Suckling
      99 points
    • Decanter
      98 points
    • Robert Parker's
      99 points
    Chateau Pichon Comtesse de Lalande 2022
    • Variety Cabernet Blend
    • Vintage 2022
    • Brand Chateau Pichon-Longueville Comtesse de Lalande
    • Cellaring 15 Plus Years
    • Wine Type Red
    • Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
    Chateau Pichon Comtesse de Lalande 2022
    "Château Pichon-Longueville Lalande is one of the most important Super Seconds..."
    $525.00
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    • Lisa Perrotti-B
      100 points
    • Jeb Dunnuck
      100 points
    • James Suckling
      99 points
    • Decanter
      98 points
    • Robert Parker's
      99 points
    Chateau Pichon Comtesse de Lalande 2022 Magnum
    • Variety Cabernet Blend
    • Vintage 2022
    • Brand Chateau Pichon-Longueville Comtesse de Lalande
    • Cellaring 15 Plus Years
    • Wine Type Red
    • Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
    Chateau Pichon Comtesse de Lalande 2022 Magnum
    "Château Pichon-Longueville Lalande is one of the most important Super Seconds..."
    $1,125.00
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    • Robert Parker's
      96 points
    • James Suckling
      94 points
    Chateau Pichon Longueville Comtesse De Lalande 1995
    • Variety Cabernet Blend
    • Vintage 1995
    • Brand Chateau Pichon-Longueville Comtesse de Lalande
    • Cellaring 5-10 Years
    • Wine Type Red
    • Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
    Chateau Pichon Longueville Comtesse De Lalande 1995
    "Château Pichon Longueville Lalande is one of the most important Super Seconds..."
    $940.01
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    • James Suckling
      94 points
    Chateau Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande 2011
    • Variety Cabernet Blend
    • Vintage 2011
    • Brand Chateau Pichon-Longueville Comtesse de Lalande
    • Cellaring 15 Plus Years
    • Wine Type Red
    • Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
    Chateau Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande 2011
    "Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande is one of the most significant..."
    $395.00
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    • Jeb Dunnuck
      100 points
    • Robert Parker's
      100 points
    • James Suckling
      98 points
    • Decanter
      97 points
    • Vinous
      97 points
    Chateau Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande 2016
    • Variety Cabernet Blend
    • Vintage 2016
    • Brand Chateau Pichon-Longueville Comtesse de Lalande
    • Cellaring 15 Plus Years
    • Wine Type Red
    • Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
    Chateau Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande 2016
    "It neighbors first-growth powerhouse, Château Latour, with whom the estate sh..."
    $569.99
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    • Robert Parker's
      95+ points
    • Jancis Robinson
      17 points
    • Decanter
      90 points
    • Vinous
      93 points
    Chateau Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande 2021 Magnum
    • Variety Cabernet Blend
    • Vintage 2021
    • Brand Chateau Pichon-Longueville Comtesse de Lalande
    • Cellaring 15 Plus Years
    • Wine Type Red
    • Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
    Chateau Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande 2021 Magnum
    "A perfumed and elegant nose, displaying complex aromas of blackberries, flora..."
    $799.00
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    • Jeb Dunnuck
      95 points
    • Tim Atkin MW
      95 points
    Chateau Pichon-Longueville 2014
    • Variety Cabernet Blend
    • Vintage 2014
    • Brand Chateau Pichon-Longueville Comtesse de Lalande
    • Cellaring 15 Plus Years
    • Wine Type Red
    • Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
    Chateau Pichon-Longueville 2014
    "Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande is one of the most significant..."
    $399.00
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    • Robert Parker's
      92 points
    • James Suckling
      94 points
    • Jeb Dunnuck
      92 points
    Chateau Réserve de Pichon Comtesse 2018 Chateau Quintus 2018
    • Variety Cabernet Blend
    • Vintage 2018
    • Brand Chateau Pichon-Longueville Comtesse de Lalande
    • Cellaring 15 Plus Years
    • Wine Type Red
    • Alcohol Percentage 14.5% Alcohol
    Chateau Réserve de Pichon Comtesse 2018 Chateau Quintus 2018
    "Most of the plots that were planted since 2011 have gone into this. This seco..."
    $111.30
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