Chateau Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande, Pauillac, France 2016

A distinguished Bordeaux from the prestigious Pauillac appellation, this 2016 vintage from Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande showcases the elegance and structure the estate is renowned for. Crafted from a carefully selected blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and complementary varietals, this wine displays rich dark fruit notes with subtle hints of cedar and tobacco leaf. The palate is refined and balanced, with velvety tannins that promise graceful aging. A classic expression of Left Bank Bordeaux, ideal for special occasions or cellaring.

"One of the greatest wines that this estate has produced in the modern era, the 2016 Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande is a brilliant classic that no Bordeaux lover is going to want to do without. Mingling aromas of cassis and plums with notions of licorice, sweet tobacco leaf, rich soil tones, licorice, cigar smoke and violets, it's full-bodied, seamless and complete, with huge concentration, bright acids and a long, penetrating finish. Standing out for its unerring precision, impeccable balance and ineffable sense of completeness, it should prove almost immortal." Wine Advocate 100

Jeb Dunnuck 100