Réserve de la Comtesse 2017, the second wine of Château Pichon-Longueville Lalande, is a medium-to-full-bodied Pauillac blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36% Merlot, 2% Petit Verdot, and 2% Cabernet Franc. Aromas of red plums, black cherries, kirsch, roses, and subtle cedar lead to a palate with creamy, delicately structured tannins, bright freshness, and a fragrant, floral finish. Elegant and approachable, it is best enjoyed after 2022, with aging potential through 2033.

Decanter | D 92
Published: Apr 9, 2018
Drink: 2022-2034

This is a wonderful second wine, and a real success in a vintage where second wines are often punching below their weight. It's rich, plump, floral-edged and above all extremely drinkable. It has a juicy frame and it delivers. A 2% pinch of Petit Verdot adds spice (and is added only after the press wine, the absolute final step to add depth, if needed). They used no secondary fruit at all. This should be good to go in five to six years. Tasted several times.
Closure: Cork
Alcohol: 13.50%
Body: Full
Oak: Oaked
Grapes: 2% Cabernet Franc 60% Cabernet Sauvignon 36% Merlot 

The Wine Advocate | RP 91
Published: Feb 22, 2020
Drink: 2020-2033

The 2017 Reserve de la Comtesse is a blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36% Merlot, 2% Petit Verdot and 2% Cabernet Franc. Medium to deep garnet-purple colored, it strolls out of the glass with nonchalant notions of preserved red plums, black cherries, kirsch and black raspberries with wafts of wilted roses, cinnamon toast, fallen leaves and tilled soil. Medium-bodied, the palate is very pretty, with delicately played tannins and bags of freshness, finishing wonderfully fragrant.

Jamessuckling.com | JS 91
Published: Jan 10, 2020

Some fresh-herb, cedar and berry aromas and flavors. Medium to full body, creamy tannins and a delicious finish. Shows tension and structure, though it'sa little green. Second wine of Chateau Pichon-Longueville Lalande. Best after 2022. 

Jancisrobinson.com | JR 17
Published: May 11, 2022
Drink: 2023-2029

60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36% Merlot, 2% Petit Verdot, 2% Cabernet Franc. Maceration: 18 to 24 days. pH 3.71.
Classic nose, classic palate. Lead-pencil notes allied with leafy dark fruit, slightly green edge to the tannins but this adds to the freshness and lift. Very intriguing and complex. Lacks the concentration of the grand vin or a top vintage but there is great finesse here. Smooth and elegant – reminds me how the grand vin tasted back in the 80s/early 90s.