Chateau Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande 2020

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.

98 Points - Decanter

Smooth, seductive and beautifully textured, the 2020 Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande combines sleek elegance with serious structure. Crushed stone and saline minerality mingle with tobacco, tar, ripe black cherries and delicate floral notes, while Cabernet Sauvignon provides unmistakable definition. Rich yet restrained, it gradually reveals impressive sophistication, freshness and complexity. A beautifully proportioned wine with exceptional weight, texture and precision.

98 Points - Jeb Dunnuck

Composed of 77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Merlot and 6% Cabernet Franc, the 2020 Pichon Lalande delivers classic Pauillac character through layers of red, blue and black fruits, graphite, cedar pencil, violets and flowers. Vibrant and focused yet deeply concentrated, it features ripe, polished tannins, tremendous mid-palate depth and a remarkably persistent finish. Flawlessly balanced and built for extended aging, it should benefit from a decade of cellaring and evolve for more than 50 years.

98 Points - James Suckling

Aromas of blueberries and black currants are complemented by crushed stone and sandalwood nuances. Medium-bodied with a concentrated core of fruit, the palate displays beautifully fine, textured tannins and impressive sophistication. Freshness and elegance carry through the long, delicious finish. Best from 2027 onward.

97 Points - Wine Enthusiast

Fruit and tannins move seamlessly together, giving this wine remarkable style and elegance. The structure is supple and beautifully proportioned, with increasingly polished tannins supporting generous fruit while preserving significant aging potential.

97 Points - Wine Spectator

A stunning wine packed with cassis, loganberry and mulberry flavors that capture the warmth of the vintage while remaining poised and fresh. Graphite and iron form a sleek structural backbone, complemented by violet, lilac, sweet tobacco, savory herbs and singed cedar. Fine-grained and luxurious in texture, it finishes with impressive depth and persistence. A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Best from 2030 onward.

95 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

Immediately expressive, the 2020 Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande bursts with sweet cassis and blueberry aromas layered with clove, violets and lilac. Medium- to full-bodied, velvety and polished, it possesses a seamless, charming personality without any hard edges. A precise, spice-inflected finish completes this refined and sophisticated expression of the estate.