Fine Wine

March 0109, 2021
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LOT 44

Lot 44

CHÂTEAU PICHON LONGUEVILLE COMTESSE DE LALANDE 2002 (1) WA 94
CHÂTEAU PICHON LONGUEVILLE COMTESSE DE LALANDE 2003 (1) WS 93 WA 95
CHÂTEAU PICHON LONGUEVILLE COMTESSE DE LALANDE 2006 (2) WA 94

CHÂTEAU PICHON LONGUEVILLE COMTESSE DE LALANDE 2002 (1) WA 94
CHÂTEAU PICHON LONGUEVILLE COMTESSE DE LALANDE 2003 (1) WS 93 WA 95
CHÂTEAU PICHON LONGUEVILLE COMTESSE DE LALANDE 2006 (2) WA 94
Lot 44 Details
CHÂTEAU PICHON LONGUEVILLE COMTESSE DE LALANDE 2002 (1)

Pauillac. 2ième Cru Classé
u. bn. scraped label.

One of the best wines of the vintage, this is a classic Pauillac that is a blend of 51% Cabernet Sauvignon, 34% Merlot, 9% Cabernet Franc, and 6% Petit Verdot. Dense ruby/purple in color with a glorious nose of melted licorice, lavender, barbecue smoke, black currants, and graphite, the wine is tannic, classically structured with an opaque ruby/purple color, beautiful definition, and a 1996-ish personality. This deep, full-bodied, elegant yet powerful 2002 should age handsomely for over two decades. Some patience will be required since this vintage exhibits more muscle and virility than normal. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2025. April 2005 WA 94

CHÂTEAU PICHON LONGUEVILLE COMTESSE DE LALANDE 2003 (1)

Pauillac. 2ième Cru Classé
scraped label.

Made from a blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Merlot and 4% Petit Verdot, this spectacular 2003 hits all the sweet spots on the palate. A glorious bouquet of cedarwood, jammy black currants, cherries, licorice and truffle is followed by a dense, opulently textured, full-bodied wine with terrific purity and freshness as well as deep, velvety textured tannins. Enjoy this beauty over the next 10-12 years. August 2014 WS 93 WA 95

CHÂTEAU PICHON LONGUEVILLE COMTESSE DE LALANDE 2006 (2)

Pauillac. 2ième Cru Classé
u. 2 x bn. 2 x scraped labels.

Tasted at the property, the 2006 Château Pichon-Lalande has a voluminous bouquet with outgoing blackberry, cassis and violets scents, a touch of boysenberry jam tucked just underneath, although it does not quite have the delineation of the Lynch Bages. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin. This feels very composed in the mouth, quite fresh with well-judged acidity, harmonious and tensile on the finish. This deserves a higher score than I awarded out of barrel and it continues to improve year by year. Tasted April 2016. WA 94

4 bts.    per lot $800 - $1,000

Realised: $1,332
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

CONDITION DETAILS

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