Latest News  
Filed News  
Filed Newsletters  
33250 Pauillac
France
Tél. 05.56.59.19.40
Fax. 05.56.59.29.78
 
 
 
       
   
 
 

 

A silky wine of great depth, with extremely elegant aromas,and an excellent tannic structure.

   

Warm and dry. April was exceptionally rainy, althoough the mild, dry weather returned in May.

 

The flowering was swift and even. Mid-point of flowering: 5th June.

 

A period of drought which stressed the vines, accompanied by abnormally low temperatures in July followed by a heatwave in August with temperatures reaching as high as 40°C. Mid-point of changing colour: 10th August.

 

The first fortnight of September was rainy, followed by alternating periods of sunshine and showers. The harvest took place from 24th September to 7th October.

 

Cabernet Sauvignon: 55%
Merlot: 30%
Cabernet Franc: 15%

 
 

 

 
International Wine Magazine - Summer 1999
"19/20 This Pauillac is remarkable for the elegance of its tannins, the perfect balance between richness and fleshiness, its sappy, fruity flavour with complex fragrances, and its very supple finish. A whole that promises to improve with age."
 
 

 

 

 

 
Decanter Magazine - June 1999
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. **** "Intensely fragrant, ripe fruit, very stylish, with great class."
 
 

 

 

 
Bordeaux Index - May 1999
"As always this Pichon shows lovely balance. This is elegant and suave with lovely ripe tannins. Rather than creating a big impression, this caresses the palate: 88-91."
 
 
 
 
 


 
Email : pichon@pichon-lalande.com
Legal mentions
© Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande