Chateau Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande, Pauillac, France 2009 Sherry Blend round tannins and a juicy

round tannins and a juicy finish

The nose is expressive with initial notes of red apple flowing into red fruits and graphite perfumes

potpourri and tilled soil

tropical fruits

Chateau Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande, Pauillac, France 2009 Sherry Blend round tannins and a juicyDeep garnet colored, the 2009 Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande is a little reticent to begin, slowly giving way to notions of warm black cherries, blackcurrant cordial, stewed plums and sauted herbs with hints of damp soil, tobacco and beef drippings. Medium to full bodied, the palate is packed with tightly wound black fruit and earthy layers, framed by ripe, fine grained tannins and lovely freshness making for a long, lively finish. Classic! 97