Chateau Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande - Pauillac Red 1995

Grape

Cabernet-Sauvignon (45%), Merlot (35%), Cabernet Franc (12%), Petit Verdot (8%)

Tasing notes

The magnificent Château Pichon-Longueville Comtesse de Lalande, a Second Grand Cru Classé of Pauillac, truly shines as a star of its appellation. The 1995 vintage is a testament to its renowned elegance and power, offering a captivating experience for any discerning palate.

Wine opens with vibrant aromas of ripe blackcurrants, blackberries, and dark cherries, gracefully intertwining with sophisticated notes of cedarwood, tobacco, and fine spices like pepper and vanilla. As the wine breathes and evolves, subtle hints of truffles, leather, and a delicate mineral note emerge.

On the palate, Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande 1995 reveals an impressive structure supported by a powerful yet supple tannin framework. The fruit is concentrated and vibrant, beautifully balanced by a fresh acidity that imparts energy and vibrancy to the wine. The dark fruit and spice notes are seamlessly integrated, complemented by subtle nuances of chocolate and toasted wood.

This distinguished Pauillac vineyard is situated on soils composed of gravelly hills over sandy-clay subsoils, a terroir that imparts the classic Pauillac character. The blend typically features a significant proportion of ‘Cabernet Sauvignon’ complemented by ‘Merlot’ a and ‘Cabernet Franc’, contributing to its unique balance of power and sensuality.

More About The Winery

A pillar of Pauillac, Château Pichon Longueville Baron is one of the great estates of the Médoc, classified as a Second Growth in the Bordeaux Wine Official Classification of 1855. Facing the Gironde estuary, its vineyards benefit from deep gravel soils that are perfectly suited to Cabernet Sauvignon.

The estate’s history dates back to the 17th century, but its modern identity has been shaped by a relentless pursuit of precision and excellence. Today, Pichon Baron is recognised for producing wines that combine power, structure, and aristocratic elegance—a true reflection of Pauillac.

The blend is typically dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon, supported by Merlot, and occasionally small proportions of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. The terroir delivers wines of intensity and depth, with a strong backbone that ensures exceptional ageing potential.

In the glass, the style is unmistakable: blackcurrant, cassis, cedar, graphite, and cigar box, layered with subtle spice and a firm tannic structure. Despite its power, the wine retains balance and precision, evolving beautifully over decades.

Château Pichon Longueville Baron stands as a benchmark of the Left Bank—a wine of stature and longevity, equally compelling in its youth and capable of reaching extraordinary complexity with time.