Chateau Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande 2015

An exceptional Pauillac offering cassis, blackberry, violet, cedar, graphite, and tobacco aromas. Silky tannins meet impressive concentration and freshness, creating a graceful, structured palate with layered complexity and a remarkably persistent finish.

Food Pairing: Pair with beef Wellington, roast lamb, duck breast, venison, truffle dishes, aged Comte, or grilled ribeye.

97 Points - Decanter

Beautifully extracted, rich and layered, the 2015 Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande combines impressive concentration with remarkable precision and tension. Fine, gradually building tannins provide structure without overwhelming the succulent black fruit, delivering classic Pauillac character with exceptional refinement. Elegantly judged and beautifully balanced, it stands among the finest wines of the vintage.

97 Points - Jeb Dunnuck

A blend of 68% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, this nuanced Pichon Lalande continually gains complexity in the glass. Crème de cassis, black raspberries, spring flowers, leafy herbs and lead pencil lead into a full-bodied, ultra-pure and seamless palate. The generous Merlot component contributes a supple, seductive texture, complemented by fine tannins and an exceptionally long finish. A remarkably classy wine capable of evolving for another two to three decades.

97 Points - James Suckling

Expressive aromas of spice, pepper, blueberries and black currants introduce a full-bodied wine with beautifully polished tannins. Precise and transparent, it combines exceptional texture with vibrant fruit and remarkable balance, carrying everything through a long, elegant finish. Best from 2022 onward.

96 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

Composed of 68% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot, the 2015 Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande offers crushed red currants, black raspberries and cassis layered with lavender, rose hip, tilled earth, mushrooms and savory nuances. Medium-bodied and remarkably pure, it is beautifully poised with very fine-grained tannins, abundant freshness and a lingering mineral finish.

96 Points - Wine Enthusiast

Richly endowed yet elegant and suave, this vintage represents the evolving style of the estate. Concentrated black fruit provides impressive depth, while refinement and poise keep the wine beautifully balanced. Structured for long-term development, its elegance should become increasingly expressive with age. Best from 2026 onward. Cellar Selection.

94 Points - Wine Spectator

Fresh and focused, with a concentrated beam of black cherry and black currant compote supported by graphite and black tea. Alder and tobacco nuances emerge through the finish, adding complexity to a wine of impressive length, energy and drive. Best from 2022 through 2038.