2024 Pichon Lalande

Auslieferung bis zum Herbst 2027!
Delivery until Fall 2027!

Fragrant cassis bud, rose petals, and peony. Great definition, mouthwatering on the finish, savoury blue and black fruits, less concentration than the past few vintages, but this uses slate textured tannins, cold ash smoke and well-judged salinity to compensate and build interest and engagement. Harvest September 22 through to October 9. 66% new oak. Low yields of around 30hl/h. 16% press wine, 52% of the overall production (with the rest in Pichon Comtesse Reserve, no 3rd wine). 3.7 pH. IPT 70,
94/100 Jane Anson

(Pauillac; 83% Cabernet Sauvignon; 14% Merlot; 3% Cabernet Franc; a final yield of 20 hl/ha – on Cabernet it was millerandage and coulure, for the Merlot it was mildew and millerandage that were responsible for the losses; IPT 70; pH 3.7; press wine at around 16-18%; no sulphites were used in the vinification process; 12.7% alcohol after a little chaptalisation of some plots; tasted at the UGC press tasting at the Cité du Vin, then again at the property with Florian Genty; Eric Boissenot is the consultant). Dark chocolate drops, a little violet, less of the cedar that one often discovers from this en primeur, black cherries, a twist of the pencil sharpener and a little hint of freshly crushed green peppercorns with the aromatic lift they bring. So gentle on the attack, we can really only be at this address, but there’s less of the velour of recent vintages. More cedar when re-tasted after decanting at the property. A wine that glistens as it glides over the palate, exuding an effortless elegance and levity – reinforced by the passage from velour to silk in this vintage. Very beautiful and true to its identity, if with not quite the seductive appeal of 2019, 2020 or 2022. That said, it’s still pretty special!
94-96/100 Colin Hay; The Drinks Business

Deep garnet-purple colored. Shoots out of the glass with vibrant notes of black raspberries and black currants, plus hints of iris, fertile loam, cardamom, and graphite. The light-bodied palate is light on its feet with vivacious black fruit and savory flavors, supported by delicate, fine-grained tannins and appealing freshness, finishing earthy.
92-94/100 Lisa Perrotti-Brown; The Wine Independent