Chateau Pichon Comtesse 1982

Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande is the Grand Vin of this historic Pauillac estate, crafted from estate-grown fruit on Bordeaux's Left Bank. Renowned for its elegance, depth and refined structure, it offers exceptional ageing potential while expressing the distinctive gravel terroir of Pauillac.

Food Pairing: Pairs best with roasted lamb, beef tenderloin, duck breast, venison, mushroom dishes, braised short ribs and aged hard cheeses.

100 Points - Wine Advocate

One of the monumental wines of the last century is the 1982 Pichon Lalande. Since bottling, it has flirted with perfection, and was a sprinter out of the gate, which gave rise to questions about how quickly it would begin its decline. However, at age 27, it retains all its glossy, rich, flamboyant cassis fruit, chocolaty, berry jam-like notes, and plenty of earthy, foresty flavors. This is a full-bodied, extravagantly rich Pichon Lalande seemingly devoid of acidity and tannin, but the wine is incredibly well-balanced and pure. It is an amazing effort!