Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande 2014 — A beautifully expressive Pauillac showing precision, freshness, and layered complexity. Aromas of blackberry, cassis, cedar, and graphite lead to a supple, creamy palate with fine-grained tannins and vibrant acidity. Elegant yet structured, it balances richness and finesse, promising graceful aging.

Decanter | D 96
Published: Wines of the Year 2024
Drink: 2024-2042

Strongly scented on the nose. Smooth and supple, this has bite and tang and grip, a juicy almost sweet centre with lovely aspects of creaminess which give this more texture, weight and body than some. It's still not heavy, but you can feel the layering of this wine, nuanced and coming in waves, really excellently presented, lots of character and lots to like. Also, still feels relatively young, and although you could drink this now, it will age too. Really shines out the glass. Makes you smile. Totally moreish!

The Wine Advocate | RP 93
Published: Mar 31, 2017
Drink: 2020-2050

The 2014 Pichon-Longueville Comtesse de Lalande has an expressive bouquet with lively blackberry, cedar, flint and graphite aromas that are not powerful, yet display admirable precision. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin, the Merlot content lending this Pauillac its trademark fleshiness and roundness, yet there is clearly structure here (not always a trait of this Pauillac growth). It will develop more complexity and personality with bottle age, but at the moment you can sit back and just admire the cohesion and superb length. Winemaker Nicolas Glumineau has overseen a quite wonderful Pichon-Lalande, one with inbuilt longevity. 

James Suckling | JS 93
Published: Feb 13, 2017 

Aromas of cassis bush and shaved chocolate with berries. Full body, velvety-textured tannins and a long and flavorful finish. Tangy undertones with fresh acidity. Drink in 2020.

Jancis Robinson | JR 17
Published: Feb 8, 2024 

Tasted blind. Dark and youthful colour. Leafy with cigar-box evolution and just a touch charry. Lots of freshness on the palate even though the oak is still quite present. Fine-grained with a mouth-watering finish.