Chateau Pichon Comtesse de Lalande - Reserve de la Comtesse 2023

JAMES SUCKLING: "I like the freshness and linear character to this second wine of Pichon Lalande. It's medium-bodied with creamy and polished tannins that are fine at the end. It is linked from start to finish. 60% cabernet sauvignon, 30% merlot, 5% cabernet franc and 5% petit verdot."

FALSTAFF: "Dunkles Rubingranat, violette Reflexe, zarte Randaufhellung. Zart floral, ein Hauch von Herzkirschen, Zwetschken, kandierte Orangenzesten. Saftig, elegant, rotbeerige Nuancen, zarte Tannine, frisch und mineralisch, salziger Nachhall, ein leichtfüßiger Speisenbegleiter."

THE WINE ADVOCATE: "A terrific second wine, the 2023 Resèrve de la Comtesse wafts from the glass with a pure bouquet of blackcurrants, dark berries, lilac and pencil shavings. Medium to full-bodied, layered and velvety, it's sensual and vibrant, with melting tannins and a deep core of cool fruit framed by polished but present tannins. This blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot and 5% Cabernet Franc marks the 50th anniversary of this second wine's production."