with aromas and flavors of strawberries and currants that lead to a balanced palate and a vibrant finish
There is solid density to the punchy medium-bodied flavors that possess a lovely sense of detail that is enhanced by the relatively fine-grained tannins shaping the youthfully austere
Stylish to the nose with notes of red fruits and spices and a fine aroma of wood
a backbone of sweet
2018 | Chateau Pichon Comtesse de Lalande 'Pichon Comtesse Reserve' | Pauillac Heidi Schrock Weine with aromas and flavors ofThe second wine of the Chteau, the 2018 Reserve De Comtesse De Lalande checks in as 53% Cabernet Sauvignon and 42% Merlot, with the balance Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc. Terrific classic Pauillac notes of blackcurrants, lead pencil shavings, leafy tobacco, and chocolate define this beauty, and it's medium to full bodied, with a layered, balanced, pure character, present yet ripe tannins, and a great finish. As I wrote last year, it tastes more like