Pichon Lalande 1983

Pichon Lalande 1983

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  • Vinous rating 95
  • Robert Parker rating 90
Pichon Lalande 1983
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75 cl

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£225.00
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Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande 1983 is a distinguished Second Growth from Pauillac, Bordeaux. This vintage, shaped by a warm and humid August, led to selective fruit harvesting, which is crucial for quality. The vineyard spans 72 hectares, uniquely featuring a higher proportion of Merlot than many nearby estates, planted on intricate gravel and sandy-clay subsoils. The blend consists of approximately 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, 12% Cabernet Franc, and 8% Petit Verdot. Established in 1694, Chateau Pichon Lalande is noted for its traditional practices and commitment to excellence in viticulture.
95 Vinous
This bottle of 1983 Pichon-Lalande (I really can't be bothered to type out its full name) is the best of many encountered over the years. This offers gorgeous melted red fruit, woodbines, smoke and cigar humidor scents that could only come from Pauillac. Hints of black truffle and morels follow after about an hour in the glass. The palate displays lovely balance, poised and fresh, perhaps more vigor than I ever expected, with just a hint of dried blood on the finish. Impeccable provenance played a role here, but it is still a 1983 that should not be underestimated. Tasted blind at Pichon-Lalande. Neal Martin1st August 2023

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A Benchmark Pauillac

Also known by the full name of Château Pichon-Longueville Comtesse de Lalande, the estate is celebrated for its Grand Vin, a Pauillac Second Growth which is a wonderfully vibrant red with well-structured, characterful tannins. Seen as one of the benchmark producers from Pauillac and well-known for wines that offer beautifully ripe fruit, sumptuous texture and deep savoury complexity.

With currently 74 hectares of vineyards in production, 50% is used to produce the first wine, whilst the remaining 50% - from younger vines- goes into producing the estate's second wine, Pichon Comtesse Réserve (known as Réserve de la Comtesse prior to 2017). Key varieties are the classic red Bordeaux grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot.

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