Decanted 3 liter bottle cellared from release. Cork extraction whole and flawless. Classic P-L berry-floral nose, with earthiness that faded to a subtle undertone after minutes in the glass. On the palate, plenty of fruit, soft tannins, perfect balance of acidity and roundness. Slight bricking at the edges of the glass. Not as voluptuous as in the early years, but what it gained in complexity rewarded the patience. Drinks more like a Paulliac-St. Julien than a straight-up Paulliac now.
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1982 Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande
12/24/2015 - GHPrager Likes this wine: 93 Points
Decanted 3 liter bottle cellared from release. Cork extraction whole and flawless. Classic P-L berry-floral nose, with earthiness that faded to a subtle undertone after minutes in the glass. On the palate, plenty of fruit, soft tannins, perfect balance of acidity and roundness. Slight bricking at the edges of the glass. Not as voluptuous as in the early years, but what it gained in complexity rewarded the patience. Drinks more like a Paulliac-St. Julien than a straight-up Paulliac now.
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