Chateau Pichon Comtesse Reserve 2018 Pauillac France Hirsch Vineyard Another solid Margaux with richness

Another solid Margaux with richness and depth

virtually opaque color seems a little developed at the rim

rosemary and black pepper meet baking spices and smoke on the savory palate

pickled ginger and spring blossoms on the finish

Chateau Pichon Comtesse Reserve 2018 Pauillac France Hirsch Vineyard Another solid Margaux with richnessPichon Comtesse Rserve is the exceptionally popular second wine of Pauillac Second Growth, Chteau Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande. It offers a wonderful snapshot of the estate set within a more medium bodied and supple framework and is excellent for earlier drinking. The 2018 vintage is 53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 42% Merlot, 4% Petit Verdot and 1% Cabernet Franc. Sold in approachable half bottle format.