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Wednesday, July 12, 2023 - Haven't had Pichon Lalande in a while and I'm now realizing why that's a big mistake.

Extraordinary, complex nose. Too much to list. Beautiful candied red fruits, loads of cocoa, rosemary, even a tinge of wasabi. Floral, but orange blossom and jasmine rather than violets. Exotic and sensual. In the glass the aroma dissipates a fraction, so I'd recommend using a small glass if you can, because you won't want to miss any of it.

Very concentrated and nicely balanced. Let down a bit by the finish- those 1988 tannins are just a little too rough. Tame them with a slab of red meat though, and you'll be golden.

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