In Bond Fine Wine. 2006 Château Pichon Lalande, Pauillac, Bordeaux, France. Second Growth • Red Bordeaux in 12x75cl. Top critic score: 95/100 (RP). Sold in bond by Albany Vintners, independent fine wine merchants.
This noble Second Growth is known for its finesse and is one of Bordeaux's most famous wines. Under Nicolas Gluminueau (formerly of Montrose) since 2013 and with the opening of a state of the art winery, Pichon Lalande has been on top form. Aromatic, sensual and serious. "Under Nicolas Glumineau, this Pauillac estate is really beginning to "motor" and this is an excellent wine, one within touching distance of the First Growths." - Neal Martin
Neal Martin (NM) — 91–93/100 · Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com, 19/04/2007
Tasted four times, the best taken directly from the bottle instead of the decanter at the château. A lucid deep garnet hue. The nose is reluctant at first, but builds to reveal a delectable nose of blackberries, blueberries and cedar. The palate is harmonious, complex and unlike the sample from the decanter, devoid of astringency. The Merlot shines on the mid-palate, very smooth and seductive wit…
James Suckling (JS) — 89–91/100 · Wine Spectator, 01/04/2007
Lively, with lots of plum, blackberry and licorice character. Full, round and velvety. Lacks a tiny bit in the midpalate, but nicely done for the vintage.
Robert Parker (RP) — 94–96/100 · Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com, 01/04/2007
Pichon Lalande's new owner, the Roederer champagne firm, appears to have produced one of the finest Pichon Lalandes made in recent years. Administrator Thomas Do-Chi-Nam, assisted in 2006 by consultant Hubert de Bouard, declared only 41% of the production as the grand vin, resulting in a wine that should rival both the 2003 and 2000. The final blend of 64% Cabernet Sauvignon and 36% Merlot was cr…