Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande - Réserve (de la Comtesse) Pauillac 2022 (750ml) Volnay

Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande - Réserve (de la Comtesse) Pauillac 2022 (750ml) VolnayWinemaker Notes Blend: 54% Cabernet Sauvignon, 34% Merlot, 10% Petit Verdot, 2%Cabernet Franc Professional Ratings 95 James Suckling The al dente fruit is so attractive with blackcurrants, dark plums and orange peel. The palate is medium to full bodied with tannins that start slowly, building at the end to a crescendo of intensity and power. Its muscular and chewy but not overdone. A great second wine of Pichon Lalande. Needs time to soften and come

granny smith apple and some perfume and floral notes

with aromas of white flowers alongside citrus and stone fruits

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rewarding wine

with warm weather in late July and early August advancing ripeness across key appellations

ripe figs with a touch of caramel and star anise

The flavors from all three of our family vineyards developed slowly with great complexity and maturity

this vineyard creates a darker

Intense flavors of blackberry and currant followed by subtle hints of cherry

Oublié is traditionally one of Booker's most food-friendly wines and should pair well with most dishes

Give it a year in the cellar and enjoy over the next eight years or so

notes of dried herbs