1989 Chateau Pichon-Longueville Comtesse de Lalande Bordeaux - OWC 12 x 750ml [Provenance Guaranteed] - bordeaux

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1989 Chateau Pichon-Longueville Comtesse de Lalande Bordeaux - OWC 12 x 750ml [Provenance Guaranteed]

93 points from Robert Parker.

$4,250.00
  • From Pauillac, Bordeaux.
Bottle
750 ml
Vintage
1989
Score
93 RP
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    “Approaching full maturity, Pichon-Lalande’s1989 has a deep ruby/plum color with some lightening at the edge. The nose offers sweet plums and creme de cassis intermixed with vanilla and graphite. The wine is lush, medium to full-bodied, and layered with texture, low acidity, sweet tannin, and the hallmark purity and elegance this estate routinely produces. Some tannins remain, but this wine has reached its plateau of maturity, where it should remain for another 10-15 years.”
    Robert Parker
    “The 1989 Pichon-Longueville Comtesse de Lalande is a wonderful Pauillac. Served in tandem in Pichon Baron, I don't think it has quite the same class…but it's close. Certainly, stylistically, they are very different. Slightly more high-toned, with layers of black cherries and cassis fruit. Iodine and pressed violets seep through with aeration. Very composed, the Merlot adds a soupçon of opulence. The palate is medium-bodied, again high-toned with mulberry and blueberry fruit and a dab of salted licorice. The finish seems to indicate some Petit Verdot wanting a say in matters. It's just delicious from start to finish. Tasted at the 1989 dinner at Piccolino in London.”
    Antonio Galloni

    The cellar card for Chateau Bordeaux 1989

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    Varietal
    Bordeaux Blend
    Vintage
    1989
    Rating
    93 RP
    Bottle Size
    750 ml
    Bottle Quantity
    12 x 750ml
    Country
    France
    Region
    Bordeaux
    Location
    Pauillac
    Producer
    Pichon-Longueville Comtesse de Lalande
    Color
    Red
    Wine Type
    Table

    About Pichon-Longueville Comtesse de Lalande

    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.

    Originally, 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

    • 93points from Robert Parker
    • 1989vintage
    • 750 mlbottle size, 12 x 750ml bottles

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    12 x 750ml bottles, 750 ml, of the 1989 vintage.

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    Who made this wine?

    Pichon-Longueville Comtesse de Lalande.

    Is there an age requirement?

    Yes. You must be 21 years of age or older to purchase.

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