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Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 2002
One of the best wines of the vintage, this is a classic Pauillac that is a blend of 51% Cabernet Sauvignon, 34% Merlot, 9% Cabernet Franc, and 6% Petit Verdot. Dense ruby/purple in color with a glorious nose of melted licorice, lavender, barbecue smoke, black currants, and graphite, the wine is tannic, classically structured with an opaque ruby/purple color, beautiful definition, and a 1996-ish personality. This deep, full-bodied, elegant yet powerful 2002 should age handsomely for over two decades. Some patience will be required since this vintage exhibits more muscle and virility than normal. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2025. Robert Parker
Ratings on Delectable
Mike Evans
Very nice red currant and a little dust, a little bell pepper, very classic and drinkable Bordeaux.
Very nice red currant and a little dust, a little bell pepper, very classic and drinkable Bordeaux.
8.9
David T 
Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator
This was good but was one of the more disappointing Pichon Lalande's I've had. While elegant, well integrated, it lacked structure, complexity as well as, the good showing of strong fruit one has come to expect from this producer. Slightly better with the Ribeye than on it's own. If you own the 2002, I'd drink them up as it's not going to continue to improve.
This was good but was one of the more disappointing Pichon Lalande's I've had. While elegant, well integrated, it lacked structure, complexity as well as, the good showing of strong fruit one has come to expect from this producer. Slightly better with the Ribeye than on it's own. If you own the 2002, I'd drink them up as it's not going to continue to improve.
9.0
Taylor Barnebey
2002 - in nice place. Drink up
2002 - in nice place. Drink up
9.4
Joshua Thomas
Wine Director/Sommelier Prospect Restaurant SF
Still a bit tightly wound. Tannis grippy and tight. Wait longer..
Still a bit tightly wound. Tannis grippy and tight. Wait longer..
8.8
Tom Kobylarz
Too young, as advertised this is a beast and needs another 4-6 years. Potential is + for sure
Too young, as advertised this is a beast and needs another 4-6 years. Potential is + for sure
8.6
Shay A
Torn between this and the Cos D' Estournel as the WOT day. Thought possibly new world cab franc based on the white pepper I was getting on the nose. The taste showed the age well...dark fruits, wet rock, hint of dirt.
Torn between this and the Cos D' Estournel as the WOT day. Thought possibly new world cab franc based on the white pepper I was getting on the nose. The taste showed the age well...dark fruits, wet rock, hint of dirt.
9.2
Troy Dupuis
Drinks like a young Bordeaux that has many years left
Drinks like a young Bordeaux that has many years left
9.5Cullen Russell
Almost over the hill. Very muted flavors, starting to open up with time, but may not return to its former status 1-2 years ago
Almost over the hill. Very muted flavors, starting to open up with time, but may not return to its former status 1-2 years ago
8.8
GaryWEdwards
@Logan Edwards andi will finish what we started last week.
@Logan Edwards andi will finish what we started last week.
9.4Sylvain Rhainds
2002
2002
9.2
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