{"product_id":"chateau-pichon-lalande-2012","title":"Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande 2012","description":"\u003cp\u003eChâteau Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande is the Grand Vin of the estate in the Pauillac appellation of Bordeaux. Crafted from estate-grown fruit, it is renowned for its elegance, complexity, refined structure, and exceptional ageing potential, expressing the distinctive gravel terroir of Pauillac.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pairs best with roasted lamb, beef tenderloin, duck, venison, braised short ribs, wild mushroom dishes, and aged hard cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points - Wine Enthusiast\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntense black currant fruitiness makes this wine unabashedly forward. The palate bears weighty tannins behind that fruit, resulting in a wine that is already quite balanced and structured. Barrel Sample: 94-96\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points - Jeb Dunnuck\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2012 Pichon-Longueville Comtesse De Lalande is a beautiful, elegant wine in this slightly more challenging vintage (at least for the northern Médoc) and is well worth cellaring and drinking. A blend of 59% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc and 5% Petit Verdot, it has classic Pauillac lead pencil notes as well as plenty of blackcurrants, tobacco leaf, and cedar. Medium-bodied, forward, and seamless on the palate, it shows the classic elegance of this estate, has ripe tannins, and is already impossible to resist. Enjoy this solid 2012 Pauillac over the coming 15-20 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points - Wine Spectator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA gutsy, terroir-driven style, with briar-edged grip carrying notes of macerated black currant fruit, fig and plum sauce. This shows lots of dark anise through the finish, along with notes of roasted apple wood and a hint of cassis bush. Delivers excellent range, purity and energy. Best from 2018 through 2027. 10,000 cases made.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e90 Points - Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grande dame, the 2012 Pichon Lalande represents only 50% of their harvest production. It has soft, round tannins, endearing elegance, and up-front fruit. It is not a blockbuster, but its lush, richly fruity style is charming and seductive, with raspberry, blueberry, mocha and blackcurrant fruit and a deep ruby\/purple color. This medium-bodied, supple-textured wine is surprisingly precocious and forward, and therefore best drunk over the next 15 years. The final blend was 59% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc and 5% Petit Verdot.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Connect Logistics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43841506377958,"sku":"887264","price":411.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/3759\/5545\/files\/Ch_teau_Pichon_Longueville_Comtesse_de_Lalande_2012.jpg?v=1783017041","url":"https:\/\/www.bswliquor.com\/products\/chateau-pichon-lalande-2012","provider":"BSW Liquor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}