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| Community Tasting Notes (average 96 pts. and median of 96 pts. in 32 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by Romol on 2/16/2024 & rated 93 points: Not decanted. From a small bottle. A really great young Pichon Lalande. For me, the best young wine from this estate, only the 2016 vintage impressed me even more when young. I think it will be an exceptional wine with about 10 years in the cellar. (2366 views) | | | Tasted by oyvind_norway on 12/5/2023 & rated 95 points: Ønsket å smake en topp bordeaux tidlig - har noen andre som ligger og venter på vinduet. veldig livlig vin på nesen, med tydelig mørke bær, lær, tobakk, treverk.
Frisk og rik i munnen, med mange lag og stor kompleksitet. særlig solbær og anis er fremtredende. litt "all over the place", som nok vil komme perfekt sammen etter god tid i kjelleren. (3147 views) | | | Tasted by wineappellation on 11/24/2023 & rated 97 points: One of the contenders of wine of the vintage.
Deep and complex with violet and sandalwood, ripe black fruits, pencil shavings, wet stone, toasty wood, some leather. Linger almost full body. (3235 views) | | | Tasted by Irish_Wine on 11/22/2023 & rated 96 points: Enchanting nose with fragrant layers of blackcurrant, fine spices and cedar. Structured, elegant and fresh on the palate. Incredible persistence on the finish. So much potential. (3135 views) | | | Tasted by Elpaninaro on 10/12/2023: medium deep purple color, pure cassis fruit on the nose- slightly roasted, some oak spice, plum note, on the palate a buttery and joyous fruit akin to the Haut-Brion, for the moment this is all fruit on the palate- and showing beautifully, out of all the wines served tonight this is the one I would open now for dinner if I had to choose, good length, lovely wine and the only question is whether its hallmark nuances will fully emerge in time or if this will remain more fruit-driven.
[***+, 2030+] (3598 views) | | | Tasted by LiteItOnFire on 8/24/2023 & rated 96 points: No notes, simply impressions from a couple of ounces. This wine is special and like the previous tastings, it is an entirely new level at PLL Comtesse. This wine has everything and more- it is something special and would rival most wines. Simply Gorgeous now & later. (4754 views) | | | Tasted by PlanetX on 6/10/2023 & rated 97 points: Union Grands Crus Bordeaux (UGC) 2020 Tasting (Hangar 14, Bordeaux): Seductive from the start with creamy, ripe but well delineated fruit. The creaminess gradually decreases but still evident on the long finish. A top-notch Pauillac in every sense and would be very happy to have a case of this in my cellar. (4115 views) | | | Tasted by Collector1855 on 5/14/2023 & rated 97 points: Bordeaux 2022 en Primeur and some recent vintages: Those who know the 1982 know what potential this wine has. For a long time however, Pichon Baron was more reliable. Since 2011, the Philippe Moreau is technical director and it has moved upwards steadily. The 2020 and 2022 were world class today. Aromatic depth paired with graceful elegance. Especially with the 2020 (97pt) I was amazed that it has no sign of heaviness. The 2022 (98pt) was even more refined, my WOTN. (6050 views) | | | Tasted by Cailles on 4/23/2023 & rated 94 points: Bordeaux 2020 - 10 red & 1 sweet wine: Arrivage tasting by a merchant. Be aware, the sample size is quite small but here are a few observations: 1) Overall quality: This is another good vintage in Bordeaux but clearly not on the same level as 2016 or 2019. 2) Ripeness: What I tasted showed less ripe than 2015/18/19. Most wine show fresh dark and blue fruit, the two right banks showed well behaved too. None of the wines showed alcohol heat (a problem in many 18s and some 15s). Overall, I expected more ripeness but maybe the wineries I sampled all just got the picking date right. 3) Complexity: 2020 will not reach the heights of 2016 and for me is also a step or two behind 2015/18/19. 4) Precision: The precision was quite good, although not on the level of the 2016s. 5) Structural frame: The tannins are ripe but have more edges than in 16/18/19 and will need time to soften, the acidity is high and well-integrated, the texture is not as airy as in 2016 but a step above 15/18 and maybe even 19. Overall, the wines showed quite harmonious but without the magical balance of the 2016s (and the best 15/18/19s I had).
TN: Clearly one of the winners of the tasting. Medium expressive on the very elegant and quite layered nose displaying blue and black fruit, tobacco, and soil. Probably the best, most inviting and luxurious nose today. On the palate this is wonderful with fine dark fruit, herbs, minerality, tobacco. While it probably doesn’t have the complexity of the best vintages (16/19?), it is great, complex and with good precision. The tannins are still a tad grainer than in recent years and hence the wine will need a few years to get to an even higher score. 94+pts. (4983 views) | | | Tasted by dream on 4/16/2023 & rated 95 points: Tasted at the Chateau, this is deep, balanced and gorgeous already. A potentially fantastic vintage for PL. 95+ (3926 views) | | | Tasted by Jeff Leve on 3/21/2023 & rated 99 points: A riveting wine in every sense of the word, the perfume grabs you with its array of flowers, spices, tobacco, currants, smoke, cedar and roasted plums. There is intensity, purity, precision and length, which is perfect for allowing you to experience all the layers of silky, sensuous fruits and freshness. The finish crosses the 50 second mark with ease and never looks back. With time in the bottle, this gem could hit triple digits, it is that good! Drink from 2027-2065. (5001 views) | | | Tasted by FransS on 3/6/2023 & rated 97 points: The 2020 vintage UGCB tasting in Amsterdam 03/06/2023 (Amsterdam): The bouquet is very subtle with lots of little flowers upon very refined new wood and vanilla, also smooth spices. The high level of refinement, combined with a silky concentration continues in the superbly balanced aftertaste. (3033 views) | | | Tasted by Zweder on 3/6/2023 & rated 97 points: UGCB tasting Bordeaux 2020 Walkaround tasting so in general just short notes (Beurs van Berlage, Amsterdam.): For me one of the stars of the tasting. So beautiful, elegant and luxurious. Refined and complex bouquet with beautiful fruits, smoke, vanilla and cedar. Same on the palate, beautiful and fresh acidity and round tannin. A great length as well. Really exceptional wine with a great future. (3853 views) | | | Tasted by englishman's claret on 1/29/2023 & rated 96 points: Beautiful nose - expressive cassis, boysenberry, lead pencil, and tobacco. As much as anything else, it's perhaps the synthesis of heft and deft which best defines Pichon Comtesse in aromatic and textural terms. Juicy, lovely, fresh finish. (4791 views) | | | Tasted by ayalao3 on 1/28/2023 & rated 97 points: Classic Pichon Lalande similar to 2019,
Maybe less refined. (2895 views) | | | Tasted by Roger Patterson on 1/26/2023 & rated 89 points: Tight, subdued, deep ripe but one dimensional. Definitely needs time. At UGC LA. (2921 views) | | | Tasted by Cellarmauz on 1/25/2023 & rated 95 points: At the UGC 2020 tasting in Chicago. Pleasing fruit fragrance. Rich concentration yet softer fruit on the palate. Great finish, long aftertaste, expansive flavors that really add to the enjoyment of the wine. Of two dozen wines I tasted this evening only 2 others as good. Should evolve beautifully. (2150 views) | | | Tasted by vvWine.ch on 1/9/2023 & rated 99 points: (77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc, 13.6% Alkohol) Was soll ich sagen? Es gibt Weine, deren Nase mich einfach in eine andere Welt befördern. Diese Comtesse springt förmlich aus dem Glas, zeigt neben floralen Aromen viel Würze, grüne Paprika, Minze, pfeffrige Würze, blonder Tabak, Tee, eine wahre Droge. Der Gaumen ist hochelegant, mit Tanninen, deren Qualität über alle Zweifel erhaben sind, mittlerer Körper, viel Präzision, alles ist an seinem Platz, tänzerisch leicht, mit Schmelz, Charme und einer bestechenden Länge. Viel besser geht's in Bordeaux wohl nicht... Big Wine. 2026-2050 (Verkostet am 8. November 2022 in Zürich) www.vvwine.ch (3197 views) | | | Tasted by wineforth on 11/14/2022 & rated 94 points: At a tasting of recently bottled 2020s. The exception to the rule that in this vintage the more expensive left bank wines are dark and tannic; Comtesse has gone to the other end of the spectrum and I found it a touch too soft for my taste and too hard on the wallet. Still, it will make a fascinating comparison with its neighbour for decades to come. Comtesse always had relatively soft tannins due in part to being at the high end of merlot content for the left bank, yet they usually more structure than this. Still a lovely wine. (3302 views) | | | Tasted by sirpat00 on 11/8/2022 & rated 95 points: Arvi Bordeaux 2020 Arrivage (Dolder Grand, Zurich): Bordeaux 2020 Arrivage tasting. Key observations: 1/ Tannins were generally soft and well-integrated, but still left room for structure, 2/ fruit generally ripe and well-defined, no over-extraction, 3/ all appellation were showing great, but if I had to pick out then it would be Paulliac, 4/ top wines were Petit Village (completely unexpected, 97) and Lynch Bages (96).
Tasting note:
Nicely floral with a sweet cherry fruit, earth and elements of dried herbs. Compared to Pichon Baron and Lynch Bages, in comparison the fruit was fresher, less extracted and sweeter. This translated seamlessly to the palate. Detailed and precise, but maybe lacking quite the depth of the other two mentioned. Hard to pick a favorite. (3287 views) | | | Tasted by englishman's claret on 9/15/2021 & rated 95 points: The 2020 is a large-scaled version of Pichon Comtesse in true form to the vintage style, but its inherent elegance shines through as well. The amazing thing about the 2020s is that, though they are big wines, the tannins are very smooth - and that plays well with the classical Comtesse style. Ultimately, this black-fruited, rich rendition of PCL should be quite fun.
95-96 (7363 views) | | | Tasted by MC2 Wines on 9/8/2021: Epic Bordeaux for an Epic Birthday!; 9/1/2021-9/12/2021 (Paris & Bordeaux): For many this was a favorite wine in the tasting and certainly it could be the inbetween of my favorites (the '18 and '19). It's again got a bit of that lightness and delicate style of the '19 with just a bit more power. The piece that gave me pause is the finish is a quicker here. Red fruits. A bit less ripe. Bright. Will be interesting to see how it goes with time. 77% CS, 17% Merlot, 6% CF (5419 views) | | | Tasted by LiteItOnFire on 7/13/2021 & rated 96 points: 2021 Bordeaux Tasting Trip; 7/12/2021-7/16/2021 (Bordeaux): A tasting in Bordeaux of 71 wines, some of the best I have ever had and others, umm, well were disappointing. If you read the Tasting story (and my grading history) I think it will do a much better job putting this in perspective.
The 2020 Pichon Lalande Comtesse is a wine of the vintage and one that drastically closes the gap between its first growth neighbors. Wow this vintage and starting with the ‘18 vintage puts the other Chateaus on notice. This wine is the complete package from the depth of the flavors to the kaleidoscope of complexity and the wonderful three phases. What a wonderful wine and one that I can’t wait to experience through the years. Can be drank young and is pretty amazing now, yes really, and will benefit from age.
I have never been a big fan of Lalande Comtesse, have tasted a number (and own a fair amount) of the better vintages but they never wow’d me and quite frankly the Pichon Baron 2010 is a standout (for my palate anyway) between the two. Originally I only purchased a handful but the ‘18 & ‘20 tasting this week completely changed my perspective as this wine is spectacular. (7494 views) | | | Tasted by vvWine.ch on 5/22/2021 & rated 99 points: 98-100 vvPunkte (77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc, 13.6% Alkohol) Die Nase springt förmlich aus dem Glas, florale Töne, Rosenblätter über einem Mix aus dunklen und roten Beeren, dazu Minze, Leder, weisser Pfeffer. eine Droge. Im Auftakt schlank, breitet sich dann aus, zeigt Kraft und viel Finesse, hier sitzt alles an seinem Platz, die Tannine sind von höchster Güte, die Säure passt perfekt, ungemein viel Energie ist hier mit im Spiel, die Elemente spielen hier in einem abgestimmten Orchester. Im Abgang von ausgezeichneter Länge und einer hochkomplexen Rückaromatik. Kann man Bordeaux besser machen? 2026-2050 (April/Mai 2021) vvWine.ch (5458 views) | | | Tasted by Sean Tay on 5/21/2021 & rated 96 points: Pronounced nose intensity with notes of black fruits, classic, spices, mint. High acidity and tannin. The tannin is velvety (4535 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
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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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"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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