CHATEAU PICHON LONGUEVILLE, LALANDE 1982 |

Château Pichon Longueville, Lalande 1982 Pauillac, 2ème Cru ClasséLot 6701: u. 2bn, 2ts, bin soiled labels, very slightly scuffed capsules, Lot 6702: u. 9bn, 2vts, sligtly bin soiled labels, scuffed capsules, Lot 6703: u. 6bn, 4vts, 2ts, stained and bin soiled labels, scuffed capsules, Lot 6704: u. 4vts, 6ts, 2hs, bin soiled labels, scuffed capsulesIn 2018, sumptuous, super-spicy, total aromatic impact great Claret on the nose. Amazingly, I got it on bouquet alone - and this does not happen very often, be assured! Wonderfully scented, almost inebriating. On the palate, husband David immediately said, this has the aromatic quality and harmony of the 1929s at the same age. Such mega silky bliss, packed with immense concentrated flavour, a giveaway feature of 1982, in spite of the high yield - you could call it the USP of 1982 top crus. Creamy textured, with a core of berries. It has never been better, but it will still go the distance. In 2020, such a cedary, classy nose, intensely perfumed, with real breed and a touch of blackcurrant. On the palate, very berryish fruit, with finesse, youth and a lingering taste of cassis. The softness now in the middle is the Merlot content of the time. Serena Sutcliffe, MW WA 100 6701:12 bts (owc) 6702:12 bts (owc) 6703:12 bts (owc) 6704:12 bts (owc)Estimates are per lot