floral and spicy red fruits
The first sip evokes a gentle rice flavor with a pristine and invigorating dry finish
Very attractive aromas of currants
aged for 15 months in 55% new French oak and 45% older French oak barrels
not too delicate—just right
Chateau Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande, Pauillac, France 2009 Chablis Grand Cru Bougros floral and spicy red fruitsDeep garnet colored, the 2009 Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande is a little reticent to begin, slowly giving way to notions of warm black cherries, blackcurrant cordial, stewed plums and sauted herbs with hints of damp soil, tobacco and beef drippings. Medium to full bodied, the palate is packed with tightly wound black fruit and earthy layers, framed by ripe, fine grained tannins and lovely freshness making for a long, lively finish. Classic! 97