Chateau Pichon-Longueville-Comtesse de Lalande (Futures Pre-sale) 2011
Chateau Pichon-Longueville-Comtesse de Lalande (Futures Pre-sale) 2011
Bordeaux Red Blends from Pauillac, Bordeaux, France
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winemaker's notes:
The 1990 vintage of this wine was ranked #6 on the Wine Spectator's Top 10 Wines of 1993
alcohol by volume:
13.0%
critical acclaim:
"This has good intensity, with a very lively core of kirsch, steeped blackberry and dark currant flavors supported by lots of pain d'épices and licorice snap on the finish. Shows drive and length.Barrel Sample: 92-95 Points"
95 Points
Wine Spectator
"This is powered by tannins while also keeping its fresh fruit intact. There is a mineral texture that’s layered with a juicy fruit character on the finish.Barrel Sample: 93-95 Points"
95 Points
Wine Enthusiast
"Only 40% of the crop made it into the grand vin, which achieved 12.95% natural alcohol. The final blend for the 2011 Pichon Lalande was 78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Cabernet Franc, 8% Merlot and 2% Petit Verdot. Under the administration of the new owners, the Merlot component has been dramatically reduced in favor of more Cabernet Sauvignon in the final blend. A strong effort, the 2011 boasts a dense ruby/purple color and abundant aromas of black currants intermixed with unsmoked cigar tobacco, serious body, more concentration than most of the classified growths, and a bigger, more structured style that may suggest a subtle change in the winemaking philosophy at this estate. This impressive wine is one of the vintage’s most interesting efforts. It should drink well for 15-20 years.Barrel Sample: 92-94 Points"
94 Points
The Wine Advocate
"This is really fantastic for the vintage with a wonderful balance and finesse, yet a firm impressive tannin structure. It's very long and pretty. This has less Petit Verdot in the blend than in past vintages. 52% Cabernet Franc, 43% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot. "
94 Points
James Suckling
"Purple ruby. Perfumed aromas of spicecake, flowers and coffee. Chewy in texture and a bit peppery, with bright flavors of redcurrant, Christmas spices and oak. Finishes bright and long, with a repeating floral quality. This could use a little more flesh but offers lovely balance and is a very successful wine in the context of the vintage.Barrel Sample: 89-92 Points"
92 Points
International Wine Cellar
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