Chateau Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande, Pauillac, France 2009 Sherry Blend with all the elements of

with all the elements of fruit

93 Pts The Wine Front

potpourri and tilled soil

round tannins and a juicy finish

Chateau Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande, Pauillac, France 2009 Sherry Blend with all the elements ofDeep 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