{"product_id":"chateau-pichon-longueville-comtesse-2010","title":"Chateau Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande 2010","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e France \u003cstrong\u003eRegion: \u003c\/strong\u003ePauillac, Bordeaux \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVarietal:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e66% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc, 3% Petit Verdot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e2010 \u003cstrong\u003eCategory: \u003c\/strong\u003eRed Wine \u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eDry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eChateau Pichon Longueville\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChâteau Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande is a prestigious Second Cru Classé estate in the Pauillac appellation of Bordeaux with a lineage extending back to the 17th century, now owned by the Louis Roederer family. Its vineyards total over 100 hectares planted predominantly to Cabernet Sauvignon then Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot on deep, well draining gravel soils rich in iron and limestone, with a small holding in Saint Julien adding elegance. The estate has embraced sustainable and biodynamic practices in recent years. The 2010 vintage in Bordeaux was outstanding, marked by a warm ripening season that produced highly concentrated, balanced fruit with excellent ageing potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande 2010 is a classic Bordeaux blend of approximately 66% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc and 3% Petit Verdot, hand harvested and matured for around 18-20 months in French oak barrels. It reveals deep blackcurrant, blackberry, cedar, graphite and spice with refined tannins and lively acidity. Currently entering a rewarding drinking phase, it will continue to evolve for many years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100\/100 Points - Jane Anson, Decanter.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Silky, sweet black fruit, black olive and truffle notes from the start. This is majestically impressive - it sparks to life in your mouth and breaks out an involuntary smile. The texture is just liquid silk and it slowly but surely builds through the palate, gaining in confidence and totally delightful. Bright, vibrant tannins make the most of the high levels of acidity that were available in 2010, while matching them pace for pace with concentrated fruit. For me this is getting better as it ages, starting to rival the 1982 at Comtesse, and I can't wait to keep tasting it over the decades to come. Last time I rated this wine, in 2016, I gave it 98 points, and I questioned whether to keep it there, which is already an exceptional score, but I want to mark just how clearly it stood out in this horizontal. 60% new oak. Drinking Window 2022 - 2050.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e98+\/100 Points - Antonio Galloni, vinous.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"An eternal wine, the 2010 Pichon Lalande is a total showstopper. The first impression is one of explosive power, but time in the glass brings out the wine’s more delicate, floral side. Violet, graphite, crème de cassis, licorice and menthol overtones recall the 1996, but the tannins here are much softer, sweeter and more polished. In two recent tastings, the 2010 has been positively stellar. The alternation of hot days and cool nights led to a late harvest. The Cabernet Sauvignon harvest did not start until October 7; by that date in 2009 all the fruit was in. Readers who can still find the 2010 should not hesitate, as it is a modern-day classic. That’s all there is to it. 2025 - 2060\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97\/100 Points - Neal Martin, Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2010 Pichon-Lalande is going to be a modern day benchmark and in many ways, surpasses even the great wines such as the 1982, 1986 and 1996. It has a stunning, intense blackberry, mineral-laden nose that is suffused with great tension and vigour. The palate is medium-bodied but do not let that full you. Here is a Pauillac brimming with tension and focus, the wine achieving tremendous precision on its long and persistent finish. Outstanding.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Enjoy with roast lamb, prime rib or rich game. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chateau Pichon Longueville","offers":[{"title":"6 Bottle Case","offer_id":58752117473611,"sku":"WOLRE13604S","price":1860.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Single Bottle","offer_id":58752117506379,"sku":"WOLRE13605S","price":320.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0213\/9218\/files\/Pichon_Longueville_Comtesse_wood.jpg?v=1788771602","url":"https:\/\/wineonline.ie\/products\/chateau-pichon-longueville-comtesse-2010","provider":"WineOnline","version":"1.0","type":"link"}