Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande 2007

Producer Information

The estate was founded in 1689 by Pierre de Mazure de Rauzan and the vineyard acquired its name a few years later when his daughter Thérèse received it as part of her dowry on her marriage to Jacques de Pichon Longueville, the first President of the Parliament of Bordeaux. It was divided upon the death of Baron Joseph in 1850 between his five children. However, only two of his children finally inherited the vineyards; Raoul and Virginie. Virginie married Count Henri de Lalande, giving her the title, and took over control of the domain. Her passion and the quality of her management made her a strong personality in the Médoc and she very much left her mark on the domain. In the 1855 classification, Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande acquired the status of 2eme Cru Classé.

Vineyards

The 75 hectares (185 acres) of this vineyard border the property of Château Latour and stretch south of Pauillac towards the Commune of Saint Julien, whence it gets its extraordinary charm. The exceptional character of the wines produced here, are distinguished by their elegance and finesse.

Winemaking

The temperatures were carefully regulated during the fermentation and the maceration to obtain an aromatic and silky expression of the vintage. Overall, the alcohol-tannin-acid balance was excellent. Malolactic fermentation was minimal due to low temperatures.

Vintage Information

The Spring of 2007 was wet with varied periods of sunshine. Similarly, summer was cool and wet with heavy showers in August. September was dry and sunny which enabled the grapes to ripen slowly under good conditions. Picking started on September 21st for the Merlot and October 2nd for the Cabernet Sauvignon.

Tasting Note

Almost black in colour, Château Pichon Lalande 2007 gives aromas of cherry, brioche and violet. This fragrant and powerful wine is bursting with fruit, flower and spice notes.

Press

Neil Martin: 92+ Points

Wine Advocate: 90 Points

AOC Pauillac, Bordeaux
Cabernet Sauvignon - 58%
Merlot - 36%
Cabernet Franc - 2%
Petit Verdot - 4%

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