Pichon Lalande Magnum 2005

Pichon Lalande Magnum 2005

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  • Vinous rating 93
  • Robert Parker rating 89
Pichon Lalande Magnum 2005
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HED56309

150 cl

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£465.00
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Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande’s Magnum 2005 offers a structured expression of Pauillac terroir. This wine comprises 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, and 1% Petit Verdot. Notable for its restrained presentation, it unveils a core of dark fruit intertwined with earthy undertones. The tannins are firm yet approachable, contributing to a lengthy finish. This estate, established in the 17th century, has consistently produced wines that reflect their unique vineyard sites. While enjoyable now, the wine is expected to evolve further with appropriate cellaring.
93 Vinous
The 2005 Pichon-Longueville Comtesse de Lalande has been an inconsistent performer from bottle over the years. Retasting at the château at the 20-year stage, Nicolas Glumineau poured the wine at 9.30 am and then repoured the same bottle over dinner that same day. This proved how vital it is to afford the 2005s plenty of aeration, because the second was far superior. Vivacious red fruit fills out on what had initially appeared to be a rather atypically weak nose, accented by cedar and touches of wild mint. The palate is well balanced, fresh and cohesive with decent weight on the finish. Bottles have been variable over the years, and I have meted out criticism myself. But I cannot deny that after 12 hours, this Pauillac is perhaps showing its true mettle. Perhaps the fault was never the wine, but the eagerness of us tasters to pour scorn before it had a chance to open? Tasted at the château. Neal Martin17th June 2025

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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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