2015 Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande Reserve de la Comtesse
20 cases (x12) @ SGD$ 990 (inc GST $1,069.20) per case
“Medium to deep garnet colored, the 2015 Reserve de la Comtesse springs from the glass with flamboyant notes of baked plums, boysenberry preserves, and cassis, leading to hints of cinnamon toast and fragrant soil. The medium-bodied palate is wonderfully elegant, bright, and refreshing, with soft tannins and a quiet intensity to the finish on this impressive wine.”
93 Points Lisa Perrotti-Brown
“The 2015 Réserve de la Comtesse is a superb second wine. Time in barrel and egg white fining have softened some of the tannins the 2015 showed as a barrel sample, but the fruit intensity, pedigree and class of the estate are all in the glass. Black cherry graphite, smoke and licorice are some of the many notes that infuse this potent, almost shockingly virile Comtesse. Quite simply, in 2015 Comtesse is equal to, or greater than, many Grand Vins. Don’t miss it. The 2015 spent 12 months in oak, 25% new.” Tasted in February 2018
92 Points Antonio Galloni
“This is an impressive second wine. It shows a lot of vibrant red berries, blackberries and darker plum fruits. The palate is impressive for the vibrant and lively acidity cast amid sturdy but supple tannins. Second wine from Pichon-Lalande. Try from 2021.”
93 Points James Suckling
“The second wine of Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande is the 2015 Pichon Comtesse Reserve. and it’s a beautiful wine in 2015 that surpasses the grand vins of most châteaux. A blend of 53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot and the balance Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, it reveals a deep ruby/purple color as well as medium to full-bodied notes of cassis, plums, ground herbs and spring flowers. This is a ripe, sexy, opulent second wine that’s ideal for drinking over the coming 10-15 years.”
92 Points Jeb Dunnuck |