Known as Pichon Comtesse Reserve now. 2018 sports a new label.
This is a reliable and go to 2nd wine of many new Bordeaux drinkers as it is the 2nd wine of the famous 2nd Growth - Pichon Lalande. FREE DELIVERY!
Pichon Lalande excelled in 2018 vintage and made a fabulous Reserve de la Comtesse! One of the finest Comtesse we have tasted to date!
We recommend you to decant for a few hours and drink this wine with some roast or grilled meat rather than on its own.
Highly rated! JS 94, WS90, WA 92, Decanter 92!
"Most of the plots that were planted since 2011 have gone into this. This second wine represents 41% of the crop. A blend of 53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 42% Merlot, 4% Petit Verdot and 1% Cabernet Franc, the very deep purple-black colored 2018 Reserve de la Comtesse opens slowly to offers glimpses and dusty soil, Sichuan pepper, garrigue and tobacco over a core of warm black cherries, cassis and blackberry pie plus a waft of crushed rocks. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is packed with juicy black fruits and loads of earth/mineral nuances, finishing with lovely freshness and a quiet intensity. Very impressive."