2014 Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande

Community Tasting Notes (65) Avg Score: 93.9 points

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  4/7/2024 - Gdubya Likes this wine: 94 Points

  Over two nights. Svelte with good intensity, dark fruit, some blackberry, faint pencil. Nice wine. I prefer this to the ‘05 and 15 I’ve had in the last couple of years. Possibly some upside as it approaches drinking window. 93-95

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  3/24/2024 - Krokfjord wrote: 90 Points

  Noe skuffende alene, er selvsagt godt men tror ikke dette kommer til å bli virkelig _stort_. Erke-Pauillac med intens tobakk og cassis, men litt slapp i midtpartiet og også noe vandig i finish - ble heldigvis betydelig bedre med et stort stykke brie.

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  3/19/2024 - Hazeo wrote: 94 Points

  Classically styled Pauillac with a deep ruby hue, earthy spices, lovely acidity and a long long finish.

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  2/23/2024 - Collector1855 wrote: 95 Points

  Bordeaux 2014, 10-years on tasted blind: Lovely nose here with good ripeness, some oak spice, earthy notes. Charming palate, similar to Ducru, elegant and light, your typical elegant Medoc wine, could be St.Julien. One of my favorites tonight but only Group Rank 9/15.

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  2/22/2024 - Cailles wrote: 93 Points

  Bordeaux 2014 - 10 Years On - 15 Reds: Fifteen red wines (14 left bank/1 right bank). All tasted blind. The 2014 vintage turned out to be good, but not exceptional. This vintage is characterized by a cool, classic style with an impressive expression of fresh fruit. The wines were rich in blue fruit, supported by a fine mineral backbone, without succumbing to overripeness or overbearing fruitiness. Contrary to expectations, the wines were not overly austere and showed good (excellent at the top) tannin structure, contributing to a classic Bordeaux experience. However, it's important to note that while these wines have commendable qualities, they lack the complexity and, to a lesser extent, the finesse and elegance characteristic of the most celebrated vintages. Many of the wines seemed a bit simplistic. I think they are likely to peak in the early rather than mature into 30, 40, 50-year wines as I don’t think there is enough fruit. My top three were a layered, blue-fruited Ducru Beaucaillou, a strawberry-laden, purity-driven Montrose (both rated 94pts), and an elegant Pichon Lalande (93pts), foreshadowing the great things this estate has produced in vintages since. The group winner was also the Ducru.
  
  TN: The wine exhibits a moderately expressive bouquet, featuring dark berries, candied blueberries, minty nuances, and a hint of minerality. The palate introduces additional green bell pepper notes, supported by fine tannins, commendable freshness, and good overall balance. While it represents a quintessential Bordeaux profile, it lacks the complexity and finesse that might elevate it to exceptional status. Nevertheless, it is very enjoyable to drink. However, for enthusiasts who prefer the structured and robust character typical of the 2014 vintage, Pichon Lalande may not fully meet expectations. Despite this, the 2014 vintage serves as an important indicator of the winery's future direction, showcasing a move towards finesse that would position Pichon Lalande as one of the premier producers on the Left Bank in the vintages since.
  
  Decanting: Not decanted, a short decant should be sufficient.

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