2010 Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande

The 2010 Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande is a beautifully mature Pauillac from one of Bordeaux's most celebrated Second Growth estates. The 2010 vintage reflects the château's hallmark elegance, combining Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot into a wine of remarkable finesse and longevity. The nose is complex and expressive, revealing aromas of blackcurrant, black cherry and plum, complemented by cedar, cigar box, graphite, dried violets and subtle earthy spice.

On the palate, it is full-bodied with vibrant acidity and finely resolved tannins that have softened gracefully with bottle age. Layers of cassis, dark berries and cocoa are balanced by notes of tobacco, liquorice, crushed stone and seamlessly integrated French oak, leading to a long, refined finish. Now entering a superb stage of maturity, the wine displays both the classic structure of Pauillac and the silky elegance for which Pichon Comtesse is renowned.

Ben's Recommendation:
At Wine More Cellars, this is an outstanding choice for collectors and lovers of mature Left Bank Bordeaux. Pair with beef fillet, roast lamb, venison, duck breast or aged hard cheeses. Drinking beautifully now after a gentle decant, it will continue to evolve gracefully over the next 10–15 years under ideal cellaring conditions.

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