Chateau Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande 2015
Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande 2015 is a Second Growth red wine from the Pauillac appellation in the Médoc region of Bordeaux, France.
The estate's history dates back to 1689 and was managed for over thirty years by May Eliane de Lencquesaing, whose leadership elevated the property's global consistency. Since 2007, the château has been owned by the Rouzaud family, owners of the Louis Roederer Champagne house. The vineyard comprises 86 hectares of Guntz gravel and clay soils, including twelve hectares situated within the Saint-Julien appellation, which contributes to the wine's unique complexity and elegance. The estate is currently certified organic and biodynamic.
Wine Description
This 2015 vintage displays an opaque purple or deep crimson colour. The sensory profile is powerful and sensuous, with a nose loaded with aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, violets, and cassis, layered with nuances of sandalwood, cedar wood, and tobacco. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, rich, and velvety, offering concentrated flavours of dark summer fruits, liquorice, and cedar. It is characterized by a silky texture, caressing tannins, and a long, lively finish driven by refined acidity.
The varietal composition for this vintage is 68% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc, and 1% Petit Verdot. The wine was aged for twenty months in oak barrels, with 50% new oak used annually. It has an ABV of 13.6%.
Food Pairing
This opulent Pauillac pairs best with classic meat dishes including beef, venison, lamb, veal, and pork. It is also suitable for game, roast chicken, and roasted or braised dishes. Additionally, it can be matched with rich fish courses such as tuna, as well as mushroom-based dishes and pasta.
Vintage Quality
The 2015 vintage in Pauillac is noted for producing wines with excellent energy and cool freshness despite a growing season marked by drought. While weather conditions provided a nuanced complexity, some critics noted a sense of over-ripeness that was balanced by the characteristic Comtesse lift and poise. The harvest resulted in high-precision wines with seductive fruit and super tannin quality.
Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande 2015 is a Second Growth red wine from the Pauillac appellation in the Médoc region of Bordeaux, France.
The estate's history dates back to 1689 and was managed for over thirty years by May Eliane de Lencquesaing, whose leadership elevated the property's global consistency. Since 2007, the château has been owned by the Rouzaud family, owners of the Louis Roederer Champagne house. The vineyard comprises 86 hectares of Guntz gravel and clay soils, including twelve hectares situated within the Saint-Julien appellation, which contributes to the wine's unique complexity and elegance. The estate is currently certified organic and biodynamic.
Wine Description
This 2015 vintage displays an opaque purple or deep crimson colour. The sensory profile is powerful and sensuous, with a nose loaded with aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, violets, and cassis, layered with nuances of sandalwood, cedar wood, and tobacco. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, rich, and velvety, offering concentrated flavours of dark summer fruits, liquorice, and cedar. It is characterized by a silky texture, caressing tannins, and a long, lively finish driven by refined acidity.
The varietal composition for this vintage is 68% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc, and 1% Petit Verdot. The wine was aged for twenty months in oak barrels, with 50% new oak used annually. It has an ABV of 13.6%.
Food Pairing
This opulent Pauillac pairs best with classic meat dishes including beef, venison, lamb, veal, and pork. It is also suitable for game, roast chicken, and roasted or braised dishes. Additionally, it can be matched with rich fish courses such as tuna, as well as mushroom-based dishes and pasta.
Vintage Quality
The 2015 vintage in Pauillac is noted for producing wines with excellent energy and cool freshness despite a growing season marked by drought. While weather conditions provided a nuanced complexity, some critics noted a sense of over-ripeness that was balanced by the characteristic Comtesse lift and poise. The harvest resulted in high-precision wines with seductive fruit and super tannin quality.
Description
Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande 2015 is a Second Growth red wine from the Pauillac appellation in the Médoc region of Bordeaux, France.
The estate's history dates back to 1689 and was managed for over thirty years by May Eliane de Lencquesaing, whose leadership elevated the property's global consistency. Since 2007, the château has been owned by the Rouzaud family, owners of the Louis Roederer Champagne house. The vineyard comprises 86 hectares of Guntz gravel and clay soils, including twelve hectares situated within the Saint-Julien appellation, which contributes to the wine's unique complexity and elegance. The estate is currently certified organic and biodynamic.
Wine Description
This 2015 vintage displays an opaque purple or deep crimson colour. The sensory profile is powerful and sensuous, with a nose loaded with aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, violets, and cassis, layered with nuances of sandalwood, cedar wood, and tobacco. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, rich, and velvety, offering concentrated flavours of dark summer fruits, liquorice, and cedar. It is characterized by a silky texture, caressing tannins, and a long, lively finish driven by refined acidity.
The varietal composition for this vintage is 68% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc, and 1% Petit Verdot. The wine was aged for twenty months in oak barrels, with 50% new oak used annually. It has an ABV of 13.6%.
Food Pairing
This opulent Pauillac pairs best with classic meat dishes including beef, venison, lamb, veal, and pork. It is also suitable for game, roast chicken, and roasted or braised dishes. Additionally, it can be matched with rich fish courses such as tuna, as well as mushroom-based dishes and pasta.
Vintage Quality
The 2015 vintage in Pauillac is noted for producing wines with excellent energy and cool freshness despite a growing season marked by drought. While weather conditions provided a nuanced complexity, some critics noted a sense of over-ripeness that was balanced by the characteristic Comtesse lift and poise. The harvest resulted in high-precision wines with seductive fruit and super tannin quality.
