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| Community Tasting Notes (average 92 pts. and median of 92 pts. in 23 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by Oilvalley on 1/13/2024 & rated 95 points: Drank together with 07. Excellent and seems as in its prime. (269 views) | | | Tasted by Beaunedoc on 1/23/2023 & rated 96 points: Practically perfect in every way. It could have had more weight, but it was absolutely gorgeous. It is elegant and balanced. Each glass was better than the former. It is classic Pauillac. I would like to point out that this a 30+ year old wine from an unheralded vintage that showed no fatigue whatsoever. If you should have the good fortune to taste this wine, remember that it is a relic. It is a wine from a time when global warming was not considered an issue, but obtaining adequate ripeness for quality wine every year could be. Also consider that it is a mere 12.5% alcohol, spot on for classic claret. It is a wine from a bygone era. (933 views) | | | Tasted by Sean Tay on 11/27/2022 & rated 94 points: Pronounced nose with spices, herbal, rustic, forest floor, sandal wood. Medium acidity and medium tannin. Tannin is smooth. (1050 views) | | | Tasted by doug374 on 6/27/2020 & rated 92 points: A goood wine from an average vintage. Well made and aging gracefully. Ready to drink, with 10+years ahead. (2995 views) | | | Tasted by evold89 on 7/17/2019 & rated 92 points: Ruby red, and still quite youthful color with a purplish tint. Very good rim density.
This wine has a wonderful bouquet. Excellent and deep nose offering up the smell of cassis and a bit of raspberry fruits. The fruit gets some nice backing by the earthy elements as well. Leather and touch of chocolate most present, but a dash of cigar box and tobacco presents itself as well. It seems that this wine has a floral element (not sure what) yielding a wine with a slightly more feminine touch.
On the palate this wine is very smooth. Quite mellow and “sweet” with good fruit and fully resolved tannins. Very well balanced wine. Good length and a fair amount of complexity, but lacking some for those higher scores.
Not sure why some critics would say drink up in 09, but I believe I would have disagreed respectfully. Must say this was a positive surprise (did expect more 89/90p), and I believe this was an exceptionally good bottle of ‘91 Lalande (prestine condition). This bottle drank beautifully now and is somewhere in its prime drinking window.
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https://www.instagram.com/wine_quaffer/ (3124 views) | | | Tasted by Matthesen on 1/26/2019 & rated 91 points: Compared my my recent tastings of 1981, 1984, and 1987, this is a much more robust wine.
Med red core with bricking -- but still looking quite youthful if not young. Nose showing nice black fruit, graphite, cigar box complexity with a purity. Palate shows nice balance with fully mature slightly gritty tannin. Finish is a bit short. Quite pleasant wine to drink now. By no means a blockbuster but also not dead yet. (3621 views) | | | Tasted by LWI on 4/19/2016 flawed bottle: Pichon Lalande Tasting: Corcked (8035 views) | | | Tasted by Ridgerunner on 1/31/2016 & rated 93 points: This wine far and away exceeded written reviews that would portray it as over the hill. (6057 views) | | | Tasted by christ80 on 12/24/2015 & rated 91 points: mellowed excellent. deep, profound notes. the berries are present - blackberry and raspberry fruits, earthy leather and tobacco / tea leaf notes. happy to have drunk it now as it has earned its time to be enjoyed. (4713 views) | | | Tasted by rmcnees on 2/28/2015 & rated 92 points: OTBN 2015 - mini vertical of the 91, 92 and 97 vintages.
All three exhibited classic Pichon terroir characteristics - full elegant floral, dark blackberry and raspberry fruits, earthy leather and tobacco / tea leaf notes, while each showed vintage effects from the three disparate vintages.
Consistent with earlier tasting five years ago, the '91 vintage initially showed greater complexity, bigger floral, more concentrated fruit, and the most sophistication and balance of the three vintages. The next day, the '92 and '91 seemed to trade places, overtaking the 91 with greater concentration, structure and backbone, however the '91 retained the most polish and greatest balance.
Pichon's tend to be long lived and hang on much longer than one might expect, so don't rush to clear this out just yet.
http://unwindwine.blogspot.com/2015/02/bordeaux-anchors-otbn-2015.html (5367 views) | | | Tasted by Spl232 on 11/7/2014 & rated 92 points: Lots of life ahead. Not the blockbuster of a more robust vintage, but elegant and refined (5341 views) | | | Tasted by johnh1001 on 6/8/2014 & rated 93 points: Add me to the list of people surprised by this wine. My first 1991 Bordeaux. Classic Pichon nose of soft black and red fruit, lots of herbs and a slight green pepper note. Wonderfully fresh and silky on the palate. Perfect balance. What at treat. (3269 views) | | | Tasted by Spl232 on 3/24/2014 & rated 93 points: What a different bottle. 2nd bottle of the '91 Pichon that I've had. While the first bottle felt light and had some unpleasant green notes, this bottle was what I hoped for. Slow ox over about 2-3 hours. About an hour in this win had a wonderful richness and depth. Very Pichon and I wouldn't have guessed it was from an "off" vintage (personally I very much enjoy the '91s). Not a stunner, but definitely a winner. (3187 views) | | | Tasted by Spl232 on 11/23/2013 & rated 89 points: Very expressive and beautiful nose. Rose petals, dark cherry, truffle. Unfortunately the wine itself was extremely thin on the palate, almost watery. Double decanted two hours before pouring. It did put on weight as the evening progressed and went well with the food. (3421 views) | | | Tasted by BillyT on 3/22/2013: Bottle opened at 3:00 for dinner around 7:00. Notes to come (3950 views) | | | Tasted by tennis on 2/8/2012 & rated 93 points: To avoid the 91 Lalande is a mistake. It is a fabulous wine, maybe a little bit less profound than most of its
siblings, but of tremendous tastiness. My impression is that it is not better but more palatable than the 82
I drunk in 2010. And there is also a large price difference to that and to other vintages. Don`t be anxious,
91 is a top-notch success - now and in 5 years for sure. (4906 views) | | | Tasted by europat55 on 12/17/2010 & rated 90 points: 18-bottle Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande Vertical (1976-2007) (Jeff & Chuck's, Mountain View, California): Great showing despite the challenging conditions of the vintage. Plums, cassis, olive, leather. Soft tannins. Starting to show sign of age. (6933 views) | | | Tasted by rmcnees on 11/7/2010 & rated 91 points: Despite the modest vintage year 1991, the Pichon Lalande stands out with a nicely polished symphony of bright floral violets, red and black berry fruits, subtle accent tones of of spice, tobacco and cassis on a smooth finely integrated tannin finish. (5413 views) | | | Tasted by AllRed on 11/7/2009 & rated 93 points: From memory. Deep garnet color. Notes of roasted red bell pepper, tobacco, spice and forest floor. Well-balanced, with red currant, spice, cedar and tobacco tones on the palate. Nice medium-length finish. At its peak, drink now-2010. (5753 views) | | | Tasted by JimHow on 6/22/2009 & rated 85 points: A bit thin and tannic, watery, but still an enjoyable wine nonetheless in my opinion. Absolutely nothing wrong with this wine, very easy to drink, not mouthpuckering at all. (5506 views) | | | Tasted by dbkitc on 6/28/2008 & rated 94 points: The surprise of the year. This wine absolutely rocks. Nice bricking - mature color. Nose is alive with cassis fruit, a mild herb component and a wonderful sweetness. On the palate, I am simply stunned. This wine has classic, velvety sweet fruit, a long finish and the kind of depth and refinement that simply can’t be from 1991. A total sleeper. (94) (4952 views) | | | Tasted by nob8dnkr on 7/14/2006 & rated 90 points: good stuff, typical bordeaux, smooth and balanced. (5431 views) | | | Tasted by bestdamncab on 9/29/1994 & rated 92 points: 6 1991 Bordeaux and a 1990 Beringer Private Reserve. (Walnut Creek, Ca.): Beefy, meaty nose with licorice and saddle leather, medium/big body, medium/long finish, My #2. (782 views) |
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U.S. Importer (Addt'l Info)Red Bordeaux BlendRed Bordeaux is generally made from a blend of grapes. Permitted grapes are Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Malbec and rarely Carménère.Today Carménère is rarely used, with Château Clerc Milon, a fifth growth Bordeaux, being one of the few to still retain Carménère vines. As of July 2019, Bordeaux wineries authorized the use of four new red grapes to combat temperature increases in Bordeaux. These newly approved grapes are Marselan, Touriga Nacional, Castets, and Arinarnoa.
Wineries all over the world aspire to making wines in a Bordeaux style. In 1988, a group of American vintners formed The Meritage Association to identify wines made in this way. Although most Meritage wines come from California, there are members of the Meritage Association in 18 states and five other countries, including Argentina, Australia, Canada, Israel, and Mexico.France Vins de France (Office National Interprofessionnel des Vins ) | Pages Vins, Directory of French Winegrowers | French Wine (Wikipedia)
Wine Scholar Guild vintage ratings
2018 vintage: "marked by a wet spring, a superb summer and a good harvest"
2019 vintage reports
2021: "From a general standpoint, whether for white, rosé or red wines, 2021 is a year marked by quality in the Rhône Valley Vineyards. Structured, elegant, fresh and fruity will be the main keywords for this new vintage."
2022 harvest: idealwine.info | wine-searcher.comBordeaux Bordeaux Wine Guide
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History of Bordeaux
History of 1855 Bordeaux Classification
"2009 is all about ripeness, with wines impressively packed with ripe fruit and high alcohol levels. They are showy, in-your-face, and full of pleasure. The 2010s have the fruit and alcohol levels of the 2009s, but with a compelling freshness on the finish that balances the fruit and provides a perfect sense of structure." - Ben Nelson
"2016 is a landmark vintage in certain spots of Bordeaux and it should be remembered as one of the most inspired campaigns of the last 40-50+ years." -Jon Rimmerman
"The quality of red Bordeaux in 2016 was universally lauded – although the response to the en primeur campaign was muted. Quantity was high too, with the equivalent of 770 million bottles of wine produced. An exceptionally dry summer with cool nights eventually, thanks to mid September rain, resulted in small, thick-skinned, ripe grapes, and the wines are marked by high tannin and acidity, with superb aromatic fragrance." - Jancis Robinson
"2017 was complicated, but there are some excellent wines. Expect plenty of freshness and drinkability from wines that will offer excellent value, and others that will rival 2016 in terms of ripeness and ageability. But they are likely to be the exception not the rule, making careful selection key." - Jane Anson
"In the past, a vintage such as 2022 may have been overripe, raisined and low in acidity but 2022 had a sneaky little reservoir in its back pocket - a near perfect marriage of cool/cold/rain the previous winter and the previous vintage that literally soaked the soils (a key to why 2022 is not 2003...or 1893)." - Jon RimmermanMédoc Vins du Médoc (Conseil des Vins du Médoc) - Read More about the Medoc
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The eight precisely defined appellations of the whole of the Médoc (from Blanquefort Brook to the north of the Bordeaux built-up area, almost to the Pointe de Grave) may claim the Médoc appellation. But there is also a specific territory in the north of the peninsula which produces exclusively wines with this appellation. In the great majority, the Médocs come from the north of the peninsula. The great individuality of this region is that the number of vines has increased more recently here than elsewhere, apart from a few isolated spots where vines have grown for many years. Today, the size of the small estate has brought about the development of a powerful co-operative movement. Four co-operatives out of five belong to the group called Unimédoc which ensures aging, bottling and marketing a large proportion of their wines.Pauillac Read more detailed information about Pauillac Looking full onto the river from the earliest days, with an important port activity, traces of which go back to ancient times (shipment of bronze as long ago as 2000 B.C.), Pauillac's life has always been intimately linked to the history of wine. Although port activities were at the root of its prosperity, Pauillac had to wait until the eighteenth century when Bordeaux ceased to hold its privileged position to become a wine port. The town then became the natural outlet for the wine production of neighbouring cantons before reaching its zenith in a period when the vineyards were exceptionally prosperous.
The characteristic of the Pauillac terroir is its exceptional relief: the many undulating ridges make it unique morphologically speaking. Highly favourable conditions facilitate the dissection of the layer of gravel. This thin, Garonne gravel from whose very poverty springs great richness, has an extremely effective natural drainage.
With their velvet red colour with a hint of amber, the wines from the Pauillac appellation, full-bodied and rich in tannin, are vigorous. Powerful when young, their aromas of red fruits (black-currant, raspberry) or flowers (violets, roses, irises) melt with the passing of time into a bouquet which is long in the mouth.
Rich and complex, the wines of Pauillac deserve to be laid down for a little longer.
Production conditions (Decree dated November 14, 1936)
In order to have the right to the Pauillac appellation of controlled origin, red wines must:
- come from the commune of Pauillac and from precisely defined parcels in the communes of Cissac, Saint-Julien, Saint-Estèphe and Saint-Sauveur, "excluding the parcels situated on recent alluvium and sand on impermeable subsoils",
- satisfy precise production conditions : grape-varieties (Cabernet-Sauvignon, Cabernet-Franc, Carmenère, Merlot Noir, Petit Verdot, Cot or Malbec), minimum of sugar (178 grammes - 6.27 oz. - per litre of must) degree (an acquired 10°5) base yield (45 hectolitres per hectare). |
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