Winery |
Chateau Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande 2008 2er GCC |
Vintage |
2008 |
Region |
Bordeaux |
Grape |
Cabernet Sauvignon & Blends |
Style |
Red Wine |
Sweetness |
Dry |
Body |
Full |
Tasting note |
The 2008 is a beauty in the style of the 1988. Although not performing as well as I predicted last year, it is unquestionably an outstanding effort as well as one of the better values from Pichon Lalande in many years. Its dense plum/purple hue is accompanied by sweet aromas of red and black currants, charcoal, herbs, underbrush and a hint of truffles. This medium-bodied, rich, concentrated blend of 63% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot and 3% Cabernet Franc is an elegant, supple Pichon Lalande that can be drunk now or cellared for 15-20 years. By Robert Parker, May 2011. |
Rating |
RP92 / WA94 |
ABV |
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Size |
750ml |