Château Pichon Lalande 'Pichon Comtesse Reserve' 2022
Château Pichon Lalande 'Pichon Comtesse Reserve' 2022 is a dry, full-bodied red from Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot (Pauillac, France), in the full, structured reds style. Tannins are firm and acidity fresh; oak influence is some. Good with charcuterie, roast chicken, vegan food, steak.
| Wine | Sweet | Body | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chambrun 2020 Chateau de Chambrun · Bordeaux | £40.00 | |||
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| Tenuta di Arceno Il Fauno di Arcanum 2022 Tenuta di Arceno · Tuscany | £33.13 |
This is the second wine of Château Pichon-Longueville de Comtesse de Lalande, one of Pauillac's most elegant estates. The 'Comtesse Reserve' captures the house style of refinement and grace that has made Pichon Lalande legendary among Left Bank châteaux. Where many Pauillac wines rely on power, this estate has always chosen finesse. The 2022 vintage shows the château's skill with a challenging year, delivering classic cassis fruit wrapped in cedar and graphite, with tannins that speak softly but carry authority.