Château Pichon Longueville, Lalande 1996 Pauillac, 2ème Cru Classé
Glorious, winning aromatic bouquet of a top vintage. Stunning damson taste. Drenched in intense fruit. The base of great concentrated Petit Verdot. Cassis and walnuts at the end. Pure Cabernet beauty as well. Utterly luscious, a total A1 wine. The glycerol to match the structure - immense fruit. It has everything. Great richness surrounds the power. At 14 years old, smoky berries on the nose. Beautiful, classic lines. Excellent tannic structure allied to deep, serious fruit. A keeper. Serena Sutcliffe, MW
WA 96
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