Chateau Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande Reserve 2020

Réserve de la Comtesse is the elegant second wine of Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande, revealing aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, black cherry, cedar, graphite, violet, tobacco, and subtle baking spice. Richly textured yet beautifully approachable, it delivers silky tannins, vibrant freshness, refined balance, and a long, polished finish with classic Pauillac character.

Food Pairing: Pair with grilled ribeye, beef Wellington, roast lamb, duck breast, venison, mushroom risotto, aged Comté, braised short ribs, or roasted root vegetables.

95 Points - James Suckling 

Love the lead pencil, black berry and graphite aromas and flavors with iron shavings. It’s medium- to full-bodied with very fine and polished tannins, that are poised and balanced. Classy. Almost drinkable but better in four or five years.

94 Points - Wien Enthusiast 

Ripe black fruits and rich tannins are piled high in this wine. It shows finesse in the tannins and in the blackberry flavors. This second wine is likely to age well. Drink from 2026.

93 Points - Wine Spectator

This has a dark currant- and blackberry-filled core supported by a racy graphite spine that runs from start to finish, adding energy and cut. Reveals sweet tobacco, chestnut and tar hints on the finish. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Best from 2025 through 2035.