The 2010 Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande is a distinguished blend of 66% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc and 3% Petit Verdot from Pauillac on Bordeaux’s Left Bank. Classified as a Second Growth in 1855, Pichon Comtesse is celebrated for combining depth and structure with an especially refined texture. Its vineyards lie close to the Gironde Estuary, on gravel soils over clay and sand, providing the foundation for its distinctive style. The 2010 captures a particularly concentrated, firmly structured expression of the estate, with substantial fruit and the balance needed for extended ageing.
Expect blackcurrant, blackberry and dark plum, complemented by tobacco leaf, graphite, mocha and savoury herbal notes. The palate combines depth and concentration with fine tannins and a persistent finish. Jeb Dunnuck awarded the wine 97 Points in May 2025, highlighting its layered fruit, seamless texture and impressive development, while recognising considerable remaining longevity. Neal Martin also awarded 97 Points for The Wine Advocate in September 2014, praising its tension, precision and mineral character. These assessments underline the appeal of a substantial Pauillac whose richness is supported by definition, freshness and the capacity to develop further complexity.
