2023, Pichon Comtesse Reserve, PAUILLAC

Last Year EP $79.00-

The popular second wine of Château Pichon Lalande
60% cabernet sauvignon, 30% merlot, 5% cabernet franc, 5% petit verdot.

A terrific second wine, the 2023 Resèrve de la Comtesse wafts from the glass with a pure bouquet of blackcurrants, dark berries, lilac and pencil shavings. Medium to full-bodied, layered and velvety, it's sensual and vibrant, with melting tannins and a deep core of cool fruit framed by polished but present tannins.
91-93 William Kelley, Wine Advocate.

I like the freshness and linear character to this second wine of Pichon Lalande. It's medium-bodied with creamy and polished tannins that are fine at the end. It is nicely linked from start to finish.
94-95 James Suckling

The success of Pichon over recent years extends to its second wine also, and this delivers waves of cassis bud and red roses on the opening beats, followed up by vibrant raspberry and and blackberry fruits, easier drinking than the powerhouse 2022. Nicolas Glumineau director.
93 Jane Anson

Deep nose - lush, ripe fruit, chocolate, blackcurrants, smells sumptuous and rich but still with an element of graphite and cool minerality on the nose. Streamlined and well defined, lovely energy and focus and all in balance.
93 Georgina Hindle, Decanter.