The 2015 Réserve de la Comtesse is an elegant and energetic second wine from Pichon-Lalande, offering vibrant red and dark fruit, lifted acidity, and a graceful structure. It’s approachable yet layered, with cedar, mint, and subtle oak tones that reflect the estate’s signature finesse—perfect for earlier drinking while the grand vin rests.

Jamessuckling.com | JS 93
Published: Feb 2, 2018

This is an impressive second wine. It shows a lot of vibrant red berries, blackberries and darker plum fruits. The palate is impressive for the vibrant and lively acidity cast amid sturdy but supple tannins. Second wine from Pichon-Lalande. Try from 2021. 

Decanter | D 92
Published: Nov 14, 2018
Drink: 2020-2034

Right from the first minute, this is cedar-scented, welcoming and super attractive. Restrained but full of vibrancy and life, very good quality. 39hl/ha yield. 40% new oak. 3% Petit Verdot completes the blend.

The Wine Advocate | RP 88
Published: Feb 22, 2018
Drink: 2019-2030

The medium to deep garnet-purple colored 2015 Reserve de la Comtesse is a little tarry to begin, with red and black fruits, herbs and damp soil scents. Medium-bodied, firm, fresh and chewy in the mouth, it finishes a little green and herbal.

Jancisrobinson.com | JR 16.5
Published: Jan 24, 2019
Drink: 2024-2032

Tasted blind. Minty sweet. Nice and layered and zesty, with good drive. There is flesh here.