Pichon Lalande 1995

Pichon Lalande 1995

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  • Vinous rating 91
  • Robert Parker rating 90
Pichon Lalande 1995
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75 cl

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£300.00
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Pichon Lalande 1995 is a full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon-based red wine from the Second Growth Château Pichon-Longueville Comtesse de Lalande in the Pauillac appellation of Bordeaux. Often referred to as a `Super Second`, Pichon-Lalande is situated adjacent to the First Growth of Château Latour and often attracts favourable comparisons with its illustrious neighbour. On the 1995. "In contrast to the 2015, this vintage has a larger percentage of Merlot in the blend, along with 45% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Cabernet Franc. The colour shows no sign of age, although the nose has less aromatic force than one would have expected. It does show charm and elegance, however. The attack is fresh and limpid, and the moderately concentrated fruit is backed by firm tannins. There`s plenty of grip here, but it lacks a little punch and persistence. Still highly enjoyable and finely balanced." Decanter, 2017
91 Vinous
The 1995 Pichon-Baron is a wine that tasted extremely well several years ago, but I wonder how well it is continuing to evolve. The bouquet feels a little smudged, scents of iodine and cassis merging with blackberry and pencil lead; it is a little meandering and missing a sense of focus. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin, crisp acidity and good density, but it doesn’t possess the clarity and detail of more recent vintages. Solid, but lacks flair. Tasted at the Pichon-Baron vertical at the château.

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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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