Pichon Lalande, 2000 Vintage, Grand Cru Classé Pauillac, Médoc

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33250 Pauillac
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	The sanitary conditions of the grapes is remarkably good : excellent phenolic maturity with a strong concentration of anthocyanins Assemblage 50% Cabernet Sauvignon 34 % Merlot 6% Cabernet Franc 10% Petit Verdot

	Mild with very little rain

	May and June were warm and moderately wet. There were severe attacks of Mildew which were rapidly brought under control. Mid flowering on June 3rd

	July ; moderate temperatures, cool with a certain amount of humidity.. August was fine and warm, sunny weather enabled the grapes to ripen in ideal conditions. Mid veraison on August 6th . The veraison was completed in a short space of time.

	September : climatic conditions followed those of August. Temperatures were higher than normal, with 3 days above 30°C. Picking took place between September 21 and October 9th .

	Cabernet Sauvignon: 50% Merlot: 36% Cabernet Franc: 6% Petit Verdot: 10%

Thomas Dô-Chi-Nam – Technical director, June 2001

The colour is very concentrated in tones of purple violet. The nose is impressive by its complexity : black current, coulis of red fruit, particularly cherry, the whole enhanced by a touch of camphor which gives freshness. In the mouth, the attack is sharp and rich, the body sustained by a well enveloped tannic structure which charms the taster. The finish is all finesse, long, fruity and elegant. This Pichon 2000 amazes by the length of its persistence, aromatic and fruity with hints of vanilla.

Vinum:June 2001

Attractive nose with notes of elder, tobacco and black cherries. In the mouth a superb tannin, ripe and fresh, full of flavour and delicate fruit. A beautiful made wine.

Revue du Vin de France June 2001

Very classical but magnificently sensual, smooth and seductive, Pichon Comtesse is outstanding with its charming notes of red and black fruit, toast and cocoa. The mouth is round and mellow without any flaccidity thanks to a fine and elegant tannic structure. A beautiful finale, fresh and rich.