Pichon Lalande 1996

Owned by the Champagne Louis Roederer since 2007, Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande is a Second Growth wine estate situated in the Pauillac appellation. The estate covers a total area of 85 hectares and its vineyards mainly lie in Pauillac, but some spill into Saint-Julien. The 1996 vintage is a rich and fleshy wine, composed of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc and 5% Petit Verdot. Expect notes of blackberries, cherries and cedar, with hints of bergamot. Drinking perfectly well now.