. BORDEAUX BEAT PICHON LALANDE Among the highest scoring vintages over the last two decades from a legendary "Super Second" estate, these powerful and elegant selections from Chateau Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande boast rich, aromatic dark fruit and bright, mineral-driven acidity, some ready to enjoy now and all ageworthy blends rivalling the quality of neighboring First Growth estates at unbeatable pricing. Described as “arguably the single hottest chateau on Bordeaux’s Left Bank right now” by Antonio Galloni of Vinous, Pichon Lalande is located in Pauillac on the iconic Route des Chateaux overlooking the Gironde, its majestic turreted Chateau surrounded by the vines of First Growth Latour. Covering 89 hectares on deep gravel layered over clay and limestone, the Pichon Lalande vineyards are planted mainly to Cabernet Sauvignon with the oldest vines overlooking the river ranging up to 90 years of age, the remaining parcels located mostly in a single plot west of Latour. Describing it as “utterly brilliant, delivering juice, minerality, power, balance,” the thrilling 97 pt. 2009 Chateau Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande offers “sheer enjoyment” according to Inside Bordeaux’s Jane Anson and “will unquestionably evolve gracefully for another 20-25 years” according to Jeb Dunnuck while the Wine Enthusiast’s Roger Voss calls the 97 pt. 2009 Pichon Lalande “a seductive wine” with “beautifully integrated” tannins that’s simply “wonderful to taste” according to James Suckling. The 100 pt. 2010 Pichon Lalande is a “total showstopper” and a “modern day classic” according to Vinous critic Antonio Galloni, while James Suckling describes it as “rock-solid, with a classic Pauillac profile” and a lingering mineral-driven finish. The 95 pt. 2012 Pichon Lalande is “a wine of pure and total seduction” with “so much to offer” according to critic Galloni, while the 98 pt. 2015 Pichon Lalande is “as classy as they come” according to Jeb Dunnuck and “will continue to impress for two to three decades,” while impressing James Suckling with its “gorgeous texture” and “long and beautiful finish.” Described as “a perfect, legendary wine in the making” by Jeb Dunnuck, the 100 pt. 2016 Pichon Lalande earned a spot on the Wine Spectator’s Top 100 of 2019, called “a vivid, dramatically sweeping wine that will leave readers week at the knees” by critic Antonio Galloni who adds “don’t miss it.” Offering “silky tannins” that “feels like a Pauillac” according to Inside Bordeaux’s Jane Anson, the 96 pt. 2017 Pichon Lalande boasts “pure elegance and class” according to Jeb Dunnuck while the 99 tp. 2019 Pichon Lalande 99 pts. is “one of the wines of the vintage” according to the Wine Advocate’s William Kelley, described by Vinous critic Neal Martin as “an absolute showstopper.” Garnering unanimous critical acclaim typically reserved for the First Growths at a fraction of the price, these exceptional vintages from Chateau Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande blends are affordable luxuries not to be missed by Bordeaux lovers and collectors, whether selecting a few favorites to enjoy now or stocking the cellar and savoring them for years to come. FEATURED WINES 2009 CHATEAU PICHON LONGUEVILLE COMTESSE DE LALANDE 750ML (OWC‑12) A blend of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, and 5% Petit Verdot but without any Cabernet Franc, the 2009 Pichon Lalande has a deep garnet-brick color. It charges out with vibrant notions of crème de... 97+ points, Lisa Perrotti-Brown, Wine Independent (Nov 2022) Compare at: $279.99 E-Code "ESAVE": $259.88 Expires Monday, November 27, 2023. 2014 CHATEAU PICHON LONGUEVILLE COMTESSE DE LALANDE 750ML (OWC‑12) One of the highlights in a dark horse vintage for Bordeaux, the 2014 Pichon Lalande is absolutely exquisite. Aromatic and silky on the palate, with bright, finely sculpted fruit and mid-weight structure,... 97 points, Antonio Galloni, Vinous (Oct 2017) Compare at: $199.99 E-Code "ESAVE": $189.88 Expires Monday, November 27, 2023. 2012 CHATEAU PICHON LONGUEVILLE COMTESSE DE LALANDE 750ML (OWC‑6) Ruby red, with sweet fruit on the nose, both enticing and fragrant. Grilled cedar and smoked caramel, this is expertly judged in its use of oak, balanced but with a richness that runs right through the... 96 points, Jane Anson (Mar 2022) Compare at: $219.99 E-Code "ESAVE": $199.88 Expires Monday, November 27, 2023. 2015 CHATEAU PICHON LONGUEVILLE COMTESSE DE LALANDE 750ML (OWC‑6) The 2015 Pichon Comtesse is a towering wine, as it has always been. Rich, sumptuous and totally hedonistic, the 2015 melds together intense fruit with structure. Far from an easygoing wine, the 2015 is... 98+ points, Antonio Galloni, Vinous (Feb 2018) Compare at: $259.99 E-Code "ESAVE": $239.88 Expires Monday, November 27, 2023. 2016 CHATEAU PICHON LONGUEVILLE COMTESSE DE LALANDE 750ML (OWC‑6) 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.... 100 points, William Kelley, Wine Advocate (Aug 2022) Compare at: $329.99 E-Code "ESAVE": $299.88 Expires Monday, November 27, 2023. 2017 CHATEAU PICHON LONGUEVILLE COMTESSE DE LALANDE 750ML (OWC‑12) Composed of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot, the 2017 Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande has a medium to deep garnet-purple color and is a little closed to... 96 points, Wine Advocate (Mar 2020) Compare at: $189.99 E-Code "ESAVE": $169.88 Expires Monday, November 27, 2023. 2018 CHATEAU PICHON LONGUEVILLE COMTESSE DE LALANDE 750ML (OWC‑6) The 2018 Château Pichon-Longueville Comtesse De Lalande is a monster of a wine with an almost Château Latour-like stature and structure, offering deep, backward, slightly reductive notes of blackcurrants,... 98+ points, Jeb Dunnuck (Mar 2021) Reg: $259.88 E-Code "ESAVE": $239.88 Expires Monday, November 27, 2023. 2019 CHATEAU PICHON LONGUEVILLE COMTESSE DE LALANDE 750ML (OWC‑6) Pure class, the 2019 Château Pichon-Longueville Comtesse De Lalande is another brilliant wine from director Nicolas Glumineau that checks in at the top of the vintage. A blend of 71% Cabernet Sauvignon,... 99 points, Jeb Dunnuck (Apr 2022) Compare at: $279.99 E-Code "ESAVE": $257.88 Expires Monday, November 27, 2023. Manage my Orders   Follow on Twitter   Like on Facebook Copyright © 2023 B-21 Wine Company, All rights reserved.