COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2015
GRAPE
Cabernet Sauvignon 53%, Merlot 40%, Cabernet Franc 4%, Petit Verdot 3%
PRODUCER
Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse De Lalande
REGION
Bordeaux
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Réserve de la Comtesse is the distinguished second wine of Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande, a renowned estate classified as a Deuxième Grand Cru Classé (Second Growth) in the 1855 Bordeaux Classification. Produced in the prestigious Pauillac appellation of Bordeaux, France, this wine is crafted from the same esteemed terroir as the estate's Grand Vin. The 2015 vintage benefited from an excellent growing season, resulting in a wine of significant acclaim. The estate has a long-standing history of winemaking excellence, and since 2007, it has been under the stewardship of the Rouzaud family, who also own Champagne Louis Roederer. This second wine is celebrated for its quality, often rivaling the primary offerings of many other châteaux.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€73
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
NO
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
This wine is the 'second label' of a 2nd Growth Bordeaux estate.
Fact 02
The 2015 vintage is considered by many critics to be superior to the Grand Vin of numerous other châteaux.
Fact 03
The estate has been owned by the same family that owns Champagne Louis Roederer since 2007.
Fact 04
The blend features a higher Merlot percentage than is typical for Pauillac.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The production of Réserve de la Comtesse follows traditional Bordeaux winemaking practices. After harvest, the grapes undergo fermentation, likely in temperature-controlled vessels to manage extraction. The wine is then aged for 12 months in oak barrels, with a portion (25%) being new, imparting structure and complexity. A classic clarification technique, egg white fining, is employed before bottling. This meticulous process ensures the wine reflects the quality of its prestigious Pauillac terroir and the estate's commitment to producing elegant, age-worthy wines.
