In Bond Fine Wine. 2023 Château Pichon Lalande, Pauillac, Bordeaux, France. Second Growth • Red Bordeaux in 6x75cl. Top critic score: 98/100 (AG). Drinking window: 2029–2073. 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
Antonio Galloni (AG) — 98/100 · Vinous, 31/03/2026 · Drink 2033-2073
Antonio Galloni, March 2026 The 2023 Pichon-Longueville Comtesse de Lalande is pure class. Vertical, deep and explosive, the 2023 is one of the stars of the vintage. Readers will find a vertical, soaring Pichon Comtesse. The 2023 is one of the most refined wines I can remember tasting here in many years. Lavender, dried herbs, menthol, licorice and mocha are some of the notes that build with some…
Antonio Galloni (AG) — 95–98/100 · Vinous, 30/04/2024 · Drink 2033-2073
The 2023 Pichon-Longueville Comtesse de Lalande marries elegance, power and sophistication. Soft, ripe tannins wrap around a core of inky dark fruit, licorice, spice, pencil shavings, lavender and menthol. Bright acids pull it all together on the finish. In 2023, Pichon Comtesse blends Merlot picked early for freshness and Cabernets picked later for tannin ripeness and flavor complexity. Readers…
Neal Martin (NM) — 96–98/100 · Vinous, 29/04/2024 · Drink 2029-2060
The 2023 Pichon-Longueville Comtesse de Lalande was picked from September 6 until 29, with some rain on September 20 in the middle of Cabernet picking. But, Nicolas Glumineau remarked that the vineyard/fruit was in good condition; one day of rain did not affect the quality. The 2023 has a quintessential Comtesse bouquet, displaying pure and expressive black fruit laced with violet and graphite, d…