The Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande of Pauillac of Bordeaux

Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande
The winery offers 6 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 4.3.
This estate is part of the Louis Roederer.
It is ranked in the top 6 of the estates of Bordeaux.
It is located in Pauillac in the region of Bordeaux

The Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande is one of the largest wineries in the world. It offers 6 wines for sale in of Pauillac to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Located in Bordeaux, Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande is considered one of the exceptional quality vintages (2nd Grand Cru Classé), producing one of the best red wines in the world. This vineyard has long seduced connoisseurs from around the world with its complex and elegant wines. Pichon Comtesse de Lalande was established in the early 19th century by the Lalande family, amalgamating two neighbouring estates purchased by its predecessors. Since then, the legendary vineyard has continued to produce wines of exceptional quality and has been awarded considerable prizes. In 1986, the Château was purchased by AXA Millésimes, a French company specialized in managing prestigious vineyards. The Estate stretches over 51 hectares and its surroundings include four neighboring estates (Château Pichon Baron, Château Batailley, Château Lagrange and Château Latour). It is planted with wine varietals that are specific to the region, notably Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Château Pichon Lalande produces two wines each year: the grand wine, Pichon Comtesse de Lalande, and the younger wine, Pichon Baron, enjoyed en primeur. Château Pichon Comtesse de Lalande is considered one of the greatest wines of Pauillac. Its color is a purplish red with aromas of red fruits, spices and ripe tannins. It is very balanced and intense with a rich tannic structure and woody notes. The team at Château Pichon includes experienced and dedicated professionals who aim to improve the quality of the wines each year. Their tireless work and meticulous care of the vine are honored every year with numerous awards and medals. Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande is a beautiful accomplishment and its long culinary and wine tradition has made it one of the most recognized and admired wine properties in the region.

Top Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande wines

Looking for the best Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande wines in Pauillac among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top red wines of Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande

How Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef marengo "my mom" style, lamb with vermicelli or veal head with vinaigrette.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande

On the nose the red wine of Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande. often reveals types of flavors of oak, red fruit or iron and sometimes also flavors of cream, cherry or smoke. In the mouth the red wine of Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in the red wines of Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande

  • 1961With an average score of 4.70/5
  • 1982With an average score of 4.70/5
  • 1964With an average score of 4.50/5
  • 1990With an average score of 4.49/5
  • 1985With an average score of 4.49/5
  • 1986With an average score of 4.49/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande.

  • Merlot
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Cabernet Franc
  • Petit Verdot
  • Malbec

Discovering the wine region of Pauillac

The wine region of Pauillac is located in the region of Médoc of Bordeaux of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Château Latour or the Château Lafite Rothschild produce mainly wines red, pink and other. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Pauillac are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet franc, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Pauillac often reveals types of flavors of iron, milk chocolate or apricot and sometimes also flavors of coconut, toasted bread or tomatoes.

In the mouth of Pauillac is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins. We currently count 151 estates and châteaux in the of Pauillac, producing 248 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Pauillac go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison).

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Discover the grape variety: Merlot

Merlot noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Bordeaux). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small to medium sized bunches, and medium sized grapes. Merlot noir can be found in many vineyards: South West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Loire Valley, Armagnac, Burgundy, Jura, Champagne, Rhone Valley, Beaujolais, Provence & Corsica, Savoie & Bugey.

Discover other regions and appellation of Médoc