2015 Pichon Lalande
By Chateau Pichon Lalande
2015 Pichon Lalande from Château Pichon Lalande, Pauillac, Bordeaux
The 2015 vintage in Bordeaux has been marked by enthusiasts as a triumphant return to traditional values, encapsulating the heritage and refined elegance of the region's offerings. The 2015 Pichon Lalande from Château Pichon Lalande embodies this spirit exquisitely, standing as a testament to the meticulous craftsmanship practised at this illustrious estate.
Refinement and Complexity: A Vintage to Cherish
An impeccable marriage of climate and craft led to the exceptional culmination of qualities present in the 2015 Pichon Lalande. The growing season was defined by ideal conditions; a moderate spring followed by a sun-drenched summer and timely rainfall enabled the grapes to develop with balanced acidity and perfectly ripened tannins. This fortuitous nurturing by Mother Nature allowed for a nuanced complexity that collectors should particularly note for investment consideration.
A Connoisseur’s Delight: Profound Taste Profile
Oenophiles will revel in the deep garnet hue of this wine, which is but a prelude to its aromatic opulence. The 2015 Pichon Lalande reveals layers of black currant, violets, and subtle hints of cedar—a reflection of its astute aging process. On the palate, it delights with its velvety texture and an enduring finish, showcasing dark cherries intermingled with earthy undertones and a whisper of sweet spice that echoes the terroir's distinct character.
The investment potential of the 2015 Pichon Lalande is significant. The vintage harks back to traditional winemaking brilliance, yet it offers an advanced sophistication that distinguishes it within the continuum of its heritage. Each bottle is not just an asset; it's a narrative waiting to unfold upon each savoring encounter.
In summary, the 2015 Pichon Lalande from Château Pichon Lalande is a harmonious composition reflecting both the virtue of its vintage and the unyielding expertise of its vintners. For investors and enthusiasts seeking both heritage and quality, this offering promises to be an essential addition to one’s cellar whilst serving as a delightful artefact of 2015's unique chapter in Bordeaux’s vinticultural annals.
Current market price
$2,601.30
12x75cl
Highest score
97
POP score
91.94
Scores and tasting notes
This is absolutely beautiful with super tannin quality that gives you the most silky texture. Precise. It goes for minutes. Full and concentrated yet all in balance.
James Suckling - jamessuckling.com
This has excellent energy, featuring voluptuous blackberry and black currant fruit lined with cassis bush, bay leaf, wet stone and iron notes, with sweet tobacco filling in the background. The finish is broad and long, with a nice graphite edge. This is Pauillac.—J.M.
Wine Spectator - James Molesworth - winespectator.com
This is a delicious Pichon, showing the château’s classic femininity and poise. The Cabernet is particularly fine and aromatic, providing the core of the wine, and is complemented by the spice, perfume and plushness of the other varieties. Brilliant winemaking. Drink: 2022-35
Tim Atkin - timatkin.com
A blend of 68% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot aged for 18 months in barrels, 60% new, the 2015 Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande displays a medium to deep garnet-purple color and is elegantly fruited with crushed red currants, black raspberries and cassis with touches of lavender, rose hips, tilled soil, fungi and charcuterie. Medium-bodied, finely crafted, remarkably pure and beautifully poised, it has a firm frame of very fine-grained tannins and oodles of freshness, finishing on a lingering mineral note.
Lisa Perrotti-Brown - The Wine Advocate, 21 February 2018
The 2015 Pichon-Longueville Comtesse de Lalande is a blend of 68% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot that was picked from 10 September with the young Merlot, finishing on 9 October. It includes 12.5% vin de presse (which incidentally was included in the blend). It has a very pure bouquet with expressive Merlot imparting black cherries and wild strawberry aromas that are embroidered with a thread of graphite. I noticed how it errs more towards black fruit with extended aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with edgy tannin on the entry, the Cabernet Sauvignon here in the driving seat despite that level of Merlot trying to get in a look. Together they give a sense of completeness to this Pichon Lalande that has semblances towards the great 1996. Whereas this Pauillac has a tendency to be more approachable than others, in fact, the 2015 has the backbone and substance to suggest that it will require a minimum of ten years' ageing, but patience will be amply rewarded. Nicolas Glumineau has overseen a quite brilliant Pichon Lalande here.
Neal Martin - eRobertParker.com, #224, April 2016
68% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc. 1% Petit Verdot. Very sweet and round and velvety. Lots to treasure here. Especially for those in a hurry! Ripe and rich. Lip smacking. But to be avoided by those who like their Pauillacs to have a hint of austerity,
Jancis Robinson - jancisrobinson.com