2018 | Chateau Pichon Comtesse de Lalande 'Pichon Comtesse Reserve' | Pauillac Pommard Les Fremiers Dosage of just two grams

Dosage of just two grams per liter is expertly judged in a Blanc de Blancs that really sizzles with energy

leading to a flavorful finish with length

Can water be dry

meringue and sunchoke

96 Pts Jeb Dunnuck

2018 | Chateau Pichon Comtesse de Lalande 'Pichon Comtesse Reserve' | Pauillac Pommard Les Fremiers Dosage of just two gramsThe 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