Château Pichon-Longueville Comtesse de Lalande 2016

Chateau Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande 2016: An elegant Pauillac

Chateau Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande 2016 is a 2nd Classified growth in the Pauillac appellation. The vines are, on average, 35 years old. This 89 hectare vineyard is planted on gravel from the Garonne and clay. The wine is matured in barrels (50% are new) for 18 months. Chateau Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande 2016 is a blend of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 21% Merlot and 4% Cabernet Franc.

Chateau Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande 2016 is very elegant. It is exceptionally powerful and profound. This wine uses the most appealing and distinct characteristic from each grape. Cabernet Franc brings elegance, Cabernet Sauvignon brings complexity and balance, and Merlot brings fruitiness. Its exceptional potential for ageing allows it to be consumed from 2053-2058.