2005 Ch. Pichon-Longueville, Comtesse de Lalande, Pauillac

Experience has shown us that Pichon-Lalande's decadent, sensual, feminine wines always improve markedly after they are shown en primeur. This is true again in 2005. But if you look closely at the firm cassis fruit and fine tannins you realise everything is perfectly in place. Although it is very restrained, its true colours begin to reveal themselves on the incredibly long and aristocratic finish. This has a similar make-up to the château's 1996, with more Cabernet Sauvignon than usual (64%). According to the ever-charming Gildas d'Ollone it has better fruit
and acidity than in 1996 and even more elegance. This is a mouthwatering prospect indeed.