Pichon Lalande Chateau Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande 2eme Cru 2001

Wine Enthusiast: The high proportion of Merlot in Pichon Lalande is a good reason why this wine, among the great wines of Pauillac, is always so seductive. This is no exception; it charms as well as excites with vibrant fruits as well as serious, dense tannins and acidity that promise good aging. Give it 7–9 years for full maturity to begin. 95/100

Jeff Leve: It is hard to believe I have not tasted this in 10 years. But the past decade has been good for the wine, which is now fully mature. Medium-bodied, silky, elegant, fresh, round, and lush, here you find loads of ripe, plummy red berries, hints of chocolate, tobacco leaf, herbs, cigar box, and a touch of spice. This beauty should remain at this level for at least another decade. 94/100 (2022)

Robert Parker: A distinctive bouquet of violets, soy, pepper, blackberries, cassis, and tree bark gives this 2001 a singular style. This dense ruby/purple-colored blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36% Merlot, and a whopping 14% Petit Verdot exhibits plenty of structure, wonderful sweetness, a closed style, but a rich, textured, persistent character. The unusually large percentage of Petit Verdot gives the wine more structure and less initial charm. This beauty needs some time in the cellar. 93/100 (2004)

Lobenberg: Satte rote und schwarze Früchte, sehr dicht, sehr tief, große Tanninmengen, aber weich und rund dabei. Ein sehr schöner, hervorragend balancierter Wein, aber nicht ganz groß.

Jancis Robinson: Very broad and evolved. Much sweeter than most of the 2001 left-bank classed growths with a touch of inkiness. Not quite as well integrated as some of its peers. 17/20