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Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande
Château Pichon Comtesse Pauillac 2020 - 2nd Grand Cru Classé
Château Pichon Comtesse Pauillac 2020 - 2nd Grand Cru Classé

Château Pichon Comtesse Pauillac 2020 - 2nd Grand Cru Classé

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5/5 (2 customers)

100/100

Yves Beck

99/100

RVF

99/100

Le Figaro

99/100

Vinous

99/100

The Wine Cellar Insider - Jeff Leve

2*Coup de Coeur

Hachette

silky
balanced
Grand Cru Classé
at the top

"A marvel of balance with a cashmere-like texture, supreme refinement, and endless length!"

“Freshness is the defining characteristic of Comtesse, but it does not reign alone; it is accompanied by power and subtlety. With exceptional depth, the wine certainly shines with its density, but even more so with its complexity, elegance, power, and serenity. The tannins are of rare finesse and highlight the incredible potential of this wine, which is, without a doubt, Pichon’s greatest achievement alongside the 2010 and 2016 vintages. Tasted twice. During the first tasting, I wrote about power, grace, fullness, and the beginning of a breathtaking culmination or realization. I think that would have sufficed as a review, but I wanted to go into detail… Especially when I’m awarding a three-digit score! ” (Yves Beck 2022) - Delivery in a wooden case is available for orders of 6 bottles of this wine (depending on the country and selected shipping method)

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Estate

Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande

Vintage

2nd Grand Cru Classé

Vintage

2020

Designation

Pauillac

Region

Bordeaux

Grape Varieties

77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc

Regions

Gravel-covered slopes on sandy-clay subsoil (average age of the vineyard: 30 years)

Viticulture

Sustainable (with biodynamic farming practices on 32 hectares)

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Wine Production

Vineyard-specific, gravity-fed transfer into temperature-controlled, double-walled, truncated-cone-shaped stainless steel tanks

Livestock Farming

18 months in barrels (60% of which are new)

Alcohol content

14%

Eye

Deep black color

Nose

Pure and straightforward, with aromas of blackberry, blackcurrant, and peony, along with Pauillac-style notes of cedar upon aeration

Palate

It showcases a subtle balance between power, length, fullness, and a juicy, flavorful smoothness, all blended with character and elegance. The aromatic profile confirms notes of blackcurrant and blackberry, enveloping a finely crafted, precise, and savory tannic structure.

Serve

Decant at 17-18°C

Open

2 to 3 hours before

Drink starting at

2027

Drink before

2060+

Food and Wine Pairings

Food and Wine Pairings

Enjoy it with a Pauillac lamb chop, quail stuffed with foie gras, or a slow-cooked beef tenderloin...

More information at Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande

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Bettane & Desseauve

Bettane & Desseauve

Rated estate (2020 guide): 4*Stars (Producers of the very highest quality, the pride of French viticulture)

About the estate:

The Louis Roederer champagne house acquired this highly renowned vineyard with the firm intention of restoring it—after a few disappointing vintages—to its status as a model grand cru. Significant efforts have been made in viticulture, increasingly inspired by organic farming; a state-of-the-art winemaking facility has been built; and the blends have emphasized the proportion of Cabernet Sauvignon while retaining the contributions of the three other grape varieties, which give the wine its unique character. The wine has gained in vigor without losing its charm and finesse.
Hachette Wine Guide

Guide Hachette des vins

Wine noted (guide 2024) 2* Favorite (Remarkable wine)

Rated estate (2020 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines regularly receive awards from the guide)

About the wine:

Pichon Comtesse has produced a superb 2020 vintage (77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Merlot, and 6% Cabernet Franc) that displays elegance and depth in its dark color. The nose, with remarkable finesse and complexity, evokes red currant, ripe blackcurrant, violet, menthol, and dark chocolate. On the palate, the wine builds gently in intensity, centered around a dense, voluptuous body and silky tannins, culminating in a long—very long—finish brimming with freshness. A vibrant, intense Pauillac of admirable refinement. 2028–2040
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker—The Wine Advocate)

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide to the Best Wines of France

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Wine rated (2024 guide) 99/100

Rated Estate (2020 Guide) 2*Stars (These exceptional estates, often boasting fabulous terroirs, are must-haves that, thanks to the consistency and excellence of their wines, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers)

About the wine:

Pure elegance! This wine offers a subtle, silky, and well-crafted palate, with vibrant notes of berries and an absolutely delicate mouthfeel. Velvety tannins lend the finish the utmost refinement.

About the estate:

Part of the Rouzaud family (Louis Roederer champagnes) since 2007, the estate began a new chapter in its history nearly a decade ago. Under the leadership of Nicolas Glumineau, it has since re-entered the race for excellence and aims to reclaim the “super second” status it held in the 1980s, thanks to a series of legendary vintages (1982, 1986, 1989). While the 2000s were less successful, the most recent vintages—delivering a more precise and straightforward wine, with a stronger emphasis on Cabernet—are far more compelling.
Wine Enthusiast

Wine Enthusiast

Rated Estate (2020 Guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)

Vinous

Vinous

Wine rated (2024 guide) 99/100

About the wine:

Pichon-Longueville Comtesse de Lalande 2020 offers one of the most opulent aromatic profiles among Pauillac wines, with aromas of black cherry, blackcurrant, graphite, and cedar. On the palate, it is medium-bodied, with supple tannins and a hint of silvery acidity. With a silky texture, this wine maintains impressive balance on the finish, carrying the weight of the fruit with class. It improves the more you swirl it, although the bottle I tasted shortly after bottling had a bit more precision. Nevertheless, this is a fabulous Pauillac that borders on perfection. Tasted blind at the annual Southworld tasting. 2032–2065
Le Figaro Wines

Le Figaro vins

Wine rated (2023 guide) 99/100

About the wine:

A soothing nose, like a vast, calm lake with no visible horizon. The fruit is sensual and rich, yet with all the depth of a Pauillac. Dark fruits blend with salty, meaty notes, along with hints of saffron and rosebuds. On the palate, the balance is breathtaking. The flavors unfold one after another in an endless succession, and the cashmere-like texture thickens toward the finish, as if the wine were woven from a single, endlessly long strand of silk. 2030–2060
Yves Beck

Yves Beck

Wine rated (2022 guide) 100/100

About the wine:

Freshness is the defining characteristic of Comtesse, but it does not reign alone; it is accompanied by power and subtlety. With exceptional depth, the wine certainly shines with its density, but even more so with its complexity, elegance, power, and serenity. The tannins are of rare finesse and underscore the incredible potential of this wine, which is, without a doubt, Pichon’s greatest achievement alongside the 2010 and 2016 vintages. Tasted twice. During the first tasting, I wrote about power, grace, fullness, and the beginning of a breathtaking culmination or realization. I think that would have sufficed as a review, but I wanted to go into more detail… Especially when I’m awarding a three-digit score! 2027–2060
The Wine Cellar Insider - Jeff Leve

The Wine Cellar Insider - Jeff Leve

Wine rated (2023 guide) 99/100

About the wine:

A fascinating wine in every sense of the word, whose aroma captivates you with its array of flowers, spices, tobacco, currants, smoke, cedar, and roasted plums. The intensity, purity, precision, and length are perfect for letting you experience all the layers of silky, fresh, and sensual fruit. The finish easily surpasses the 50-second mark and never looks back. With a little time in the bottle, this gem could reach triple digits—it’s that good! Best enjoyed between 2027 and 2065.

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