Chateau Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande 2eme Cru 2006

Lobenberg: Lobenberg: Schwarzrubin mit violettem Rand. Sehr verträumte und feine Nase, aber ätherisch intensiv und voller Finesse strömend. Balance, Lebendigkeit und feinste Fruchtsäure schon in der Nase zeigend, leichte Cassissüße dahinter. Unerwartet schlanker Mund, delikat und voller Finesse, schönste, rote Frucht mit viel Kirsche und roter Johannisbeere, frisch und lebendig, erinnert an einen jungen Cote Rotie. Polierte Tannine, große Länge, wieder so fein, nicht so breite Schultern, mehr Delikatesse als Fett. Braucht Zeit, perfekter Genuss- und Trinkwein, gefällt mir sehr. 94-96/100

Parker: Pichon Lalande’s new owner, the Roederer champagne firm, appears to have produced one of the finest Pichon Lalandes made in recent years. Administrator Thomas Do-Chi-Nam, assisted in 2006 by consultant Hubert de Bouard, declared only 41% of the production as the grand vin, resulting in a wine that should rival both the 2003 and 2000. The final blend of 64% Cabernet Sauvignon and 36% Merlot was cropped at 41 hectoliters per hectare. This gorgeous wine represents an updated version of the 1996. It boasts a dense purple color as well as a beautiful nose of espresso roast, chocolate, creme de cassis, cedar, and spice. Full-bodied and powerful with high tannin, an attractive mouthfeel, and a multilayered texture, it will be a backward-styled Pichon Lalande, but it is significantly better than the 2005, recalling some of the finest vintages produced over the last 20-35 years. Anticipated maturity: 2015-2030+. 94-96/100