1990 Chateau Pichon-Longueville Comtesse de Lalande Bordeaux - OWC 12 x 750ml

1990 Chateau Pichon-Longueville Comtesse de Lalande Bordeaux - OWC 12 x 750ml

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1990 Chateau Pichon-Longueville Comtesse de Lalande Bordeaux - 97 pts!

Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande is one of the most significant second growths in Pauillac, Bordeaux. It neighbors first-growth powerhouse, Château Latour, with whom the estate shares a similar terroir and climate. This helps to explain the quality of the wine at Comtesse de Lalande, which is sometimes referred to as "nearly first growth".

All five Bordeaux grapes are grown on the estate's 85 hectares (210 acres) in both Pauillac and Saint-Julien, although historically this was dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot. Wines from Comtesse de Lalande are some of the most voluptuous to come from the Médoc due to the high proportion of Merlot in the blend. However, the amount of Cabernet Sauvignon in the blends is increasing to lend more structure and backbone to future vintages. This will not decrease Merlot's place in the cuvée, but rather the amounts of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot.

Orignally, Comtesse de Lalande was part of a huge property formally known as Château Pichon Longueville, owned by the Baron Joseph de Pichon Longueville who died in 1850. Upon his death, his children Raoul and Virginie inherited half of the property each. Raoul's half became Château Pichon-Longueville Baron, while Virginie's became Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande. The Château de Lalande was eventually sold to Champagne Louis Roederer in 2007.


Product Details

Varietal Bordeaux Blend
Vintage 1990
Rating 97 WS
Bottle Size 12 x 750 ml
Bottle Quantity 12
Country France
Region Bordeaux
Location Pauillac
Producer Pichon-Longueville Comtesse de Lalande
Color Red
Wine Type Table

Winery Details

Varietal Bordeaux Blend
Vintage 1990
Rating 97 WS
Bottle Size 12 x 750 ml
Bottle Quantity 12
Country France
Region Bordeaux
Location Pauillac
Producer Pichon-Longueville Comtesse de Lalande
Color Red
Wine Type Table

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Wine Spectator 97 WS - 1990 Chateau Pichon-Longueville Comtesse de Lalande Bordeaux - 97 pts! This seductive, exciting Bordeaux has pulled all together since our barrel tasting. Harmonious and silky in texture, with mint, berry and cassis aromas and flavors and ultrafine tannins. It's hard not to drink it now, but try to wait. WS

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