Community Tasting Note

Cailles wrote:

Wednesday, June 23, 2021 - 24 Vintages of Pichon Lalande: All wines tasted blind. A few general observations: 1) Most wines showed the typical Pichon Lalande elegance. This is certainly one of the more delicate and elegant Paulliacs. 2) The relatively high Merlot content (often 20-30%) showed in many wines with fine, fresh rhubarb, rosehip and floral aromas I wouldn’t necessarily associate with a Medoc - all adding to the sensuous quality of the wines. 3) A few vintages showed the very sexy burnt sugar/coffee notes you associate with the 1982 Lalande or a Mouton or a Cheval Blanc - unfortunately, not to an extent and with an intensity to truly excite. 4) Following the legendary 1982 and until the most recent vintages (starting with 2014 but especially with 2016) there are three decades of pleasant Pichon Lalandes but hardly any vintage has the depth and length of truly great wines. The best wine tonight was the 2009 (rated 95+ points) with many more in the 92-94 point category.

TN: This is the first time I’ve crossed path with this vintage and it delivered. Seductive on the nose with creamy red and dark fruits. Very inviting and quite precise. On the palate lots of power with an array of rather red fruits and floral aromas balanced by a smoky minerality and a layer of herbs. The structure is very good with fine tannins and a high but well integrated acidity. Very balanced and harmonious with a creamy texture and with good tension. Medium+ length. Overall a very good wine which has some upside with more age and complexity. 94 to 95 points.

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