We bring you the 2022 Grand Vin from Château Pichon Lalande released for the first time today. Monumental comparisons were drawn by William Kelley, The Wine Advocate “with this estate’s magical 1982.” (97-99 Points) which echo our impression when tasting these extraordinary En Primeur samples in Bordeaux last month. The estates second wine, Resèrve de la Comtesse was dubbed by Antonio Galloni, Vinous.com “…fabulous. Vibrant and impeccable in its balance…the 2022 leans more into the realm of sophistication, and polish. Hints of dark-fleshed fruit, licorice, lavender and spice linger. Don’t miss it.”
But for overdelivering on quality v’s price, may we shine a light on the Pichon Lalande sibling, Château de Pez in Saint-Estèphe. Neal Martin, The Wine Advocate describes the 2022 perfectly”
“very pure nose with something of a Burgundian allure: a mélange of blue and black fruit, wilted violet and graphite borrowed from down in Pauillac. The palate is medium-bodied with finely-chiseled tannins. Exquisite balance and poise, very harmonious with an intense yet paradoxically tender finish.”
Allocations are extremely limited so please enquire promptly to avoid disappointment.
DISCOVER BORDEAUX 2022
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C H Â T E A U
P I C H O N L O N G U E V I L L E
C O M T E S S E D E L A L A N D E
G R A N D V I N
PAUILLAC
Cabernet Sauvignon 78% | Merlot 17% | Cabernet Franc 5%
– En Primeur Release Price –
B O T T L E S
£ 1,032 · € 1,200 · US$ 1,320
per 6 x 75cl packaged in an original wooden case
M A G N U M S
£ 1,038 · € 1,207 · US$ 1,328
per 3 x 1.5L packaged in an original wooden case
DOUBLE M A G N U M
£ 721 · € 838 · US$ 922
per 1 x 3L packaged in an original wooden case
IMPERIAL
£ 1,421 · € 1,652 · US$ 1,817
per 1 x 6L packaged in an original wooden case
Prices are listed In Bond, per case
Tasting Notes
W I L L I A M K E L L E Y
The Wine Advocate
” The 2022 Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande is one wine where a comparison with this estate’s magical 1982 doesn’t appear to be far-fetched. Wafting from the glass with deep aromas of cassis, plums, violets, rose petals, tobacco leaf and pencil shavings, it’s full-bodied, supple and fleshy, with a layered, seamless core of fruit that largely conceals its chassis of powdery structuring tannin. Concluding with a long, expansive and beautifully perfumed finish, it’s a blend of 78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Franc that has the potential to equal or even surpass the 2019 and 2016 vintages at this address. It checks in at a very classical 13.6% alcohol and a rather high pH of 3.80. “
97 – 99 Points
Tasted 2023
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A N T O N I O G A L L O N I
Vinous.com
” The 2022 Pichon-Longueville Comtesse de Lalande is magnificent. In recent years, Estate Director Nicolas Glumineau has pushed Pichon Comtesse to the limit. Maybe even a bit too far. But the 2022 is in the end a super-classic wine that emphasizes mid-weight structure, aromatic presence and persistence more than size. Sweet floral, savory and mineral accents run through a core of ripe, racy red-toned fruit. All the elements are so well balanced. Tasted four times. “
96 – 99 Points
Tasted 2023
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R E S È R V E D E L A C O M T E S S E
S E C O N D W I N E O F C H Â T E A U
P I C H O N L O N G U E V I L L E
C O M T E S S E D E L A L A N D E
PAUILLAC
Cabernet Sauvignon 54% | Merlot 37% | Petit Verdot 5% | Cabernet Franc 4%
– En Primeur Release Price –
B O T T L E S
£ 216 · € 252 · US$ 279
per 6 x 75cl packaged in an original wooden case
M A G N U M S
£ 222 · € 259 · US$ 287
per 3 x 1.5L packaged in an original wooden case
DOUBLE M A G N U M
£ 177 · € 206 · US$ 228
per 1 x 3L packaged in an original wooden case
IMPERIAL
£ 333 · € 388 · US$ 429
per 1 x 6L packaged in an original wooden case
Prices are listed In Bond, per case
Tasting Notes
W I L L I A M K E L L E Y
The Wine Advocate
” Like a number of second wines from the best classified growths, the 2022 Resèrve de la Comtesse shares much of the personality of the grand vin this year, delivering aromas of blackberries, violets and exotic spices, followed by a medium to full-bodied, supple and fleshy palate with a rich core of fruit framed by powdery tannins. “
91 – 93 Points
Tasted 2023
A N T O N I O G A L L O N I
Vinous.com
” The 2022 Réserve de la Comtesse is fabulous. Vibrant and impeccable in its balance, the 2022 is so impressive, mostly because of its balance. In some recent years the Réserve has been quite potent, but the 2022 leans more into the realm of sophistication, and polish. Hints of dark-fleshed fruit, licorice, lavender and spice linger. Don’t miss it. Tasted four times. “
91 – 93 Points
Tasted 2023
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C H Â T E A U
D E P E Z
G R A N D V I N
SAINT-ESTÈPHE
Cabernet Sauvignon 51% | Merlot 46% | Cabernet Franc 1.5% | Petit Verdot 1.5%
– En Primeur Release Price –
B O T T L E S
£ 138 · € 171 · US$ 189
per 6 x 75cl packaged in an original wooden case
M A G N U M S
£ 144 · € 178 · US$ 197
per 3 x 1.5L packaged in an original wooden case
DOUBLE M A G N U M
£ 125 · € 152 · US$ 168
per 1 x 3L packaged in an original wooden case
IMPERIAL
£ 229 · € 280 · US$ 309
per 1 x 6L packaged in an original wooden case
Prices are listed In Bond, per case
Tasting Notes
W I L L I A M K E L L E Y
The Wine Advocate
” From an estate that has now been fully restructured and which serves as something of a research and development laboratory for its sibling, Pichon Lalande, the 2022 de Pez exhibits aromas of sweet blackberries and cherries mingled with spices and violets. Medium to full-bodied, rich and lively, with powdery tannins that assert themselves on the youthfully chewy finish, some 40% of the production was lost to hail. “
90 – 92 Points
Tasted 2023
N E A L M A R T I N
Vinous.com
” The 2022 Château de Pez (limited to 18,000 bottles due to hail damage in June) has a very pure nose with something of a Burgundian allure: a mélange of blue and black fruit, wilted violet and graphite borrowed from down in Pauillac. The palate is medium-bodied with finely-chiseled tannins. Exquisite balance and poise, very harmonious with an intense yet paradoxically tender finish. “
92 – 94 Points
Tasted 2023
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