Pichon Comtesse de Lalande 1996 - Pauillac

PICHON COMTESSE 1996 - PAUILLAC

Presentation of the domain :

Château Pichon-Longueville Comtesse de Lalande, often referred to simply as Pichon Comtesse, is a wine estate located in Pauillac in the Médoc region of Gironde. The estate covers 89 hectares and is classified as a Deuxième Grand Cru in the official Bordeaux wine classification of 1855. The property is currently owned by the Rouzaud family, who also own the Louis Roederer champagne house. The history of the estate dates back to the 17th century and the current château was built in 1873. The name Comtesse de Lalande comes from the period when the estate was owned by the de Lalande family.

Presentation of the vintage :

Pichon Comtesse is the main cuvée of Château Pichon-Longueville Comtesse de Lalande. It is a red wine from the Pauillac appellation, produced from the Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot grape varieties. The cuvée is aged for approximately 18 months in oak barrels, approximately 50% of which are renewed each year. Pichon Comtesse is considered one of the great wines of Bordeaux and is often compared to the region's premier grands crus.

Pichon Comtesse 1996 .

Another exceptional wine from a vintage that experienced ideal climatic conditions. The wine is rich and complex, with aromas of black fruits, leather and spices. On the palate, it is powerful and structured, with fine and elegant tannins.

Food and wine pairing and music :

Pichon Comtesse Pauillac 1996 is ideal to accompany grilled red meats, game and mature cheeses. The Château recommends tasting the 1996 vintage with this music "Ludwig van Beethoven? Symphony #7? Allegretto" that is to say if it is a bottle that has under the foot!

Service tips :

To fully enjoy the flavors of Pichon Comtesse Pauillac 1996, it is recommended to serve it at a temperature of 16-18°C and to let it air for at least an hour before tasting it. It is not necessary to decant it.

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