Pichon Comtesse Pauillac 2eme Cru 2017

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Pichon Comtesse
Label Name:
 
Pauillac 2eme Cru
Vintage:
 
2017
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pauillac, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
1500ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit Verdot
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Major scores for the 2017: Wine Advocate 96, Wine Spectator 96, Decanter ~95, Jeb Dunnuck 95, Wine Enthusiast ~95–97, Vinous 94, James Suckling 94

Tasting Note
Elegant Pauillac of blackcurrant, blackberry and violet with graphite, cedar, tobacco and spice. Medium‑full body, silky fine‑grained tannins, vibrant acidity and a long mineral-tinged finish.

Food Pairing
Western: Roast lamb, ribeye steak, beef short ribs, mushroom risotto, aged hard cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, Korean BBQ (bulgogi), char siu, soy‑glazed braised beef, miso‑roasted mushrooms.

Production Method
Parcel vinification with ~20–23 day cuvaison; matured ~18 months in oak (≈50–60% new). Estate practices incorporate careful plot selection and biodynamic principles across the vineyards.

Vineyard Info
Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande — 2ème Cru Classé (1855), historic Pauillac estate with ~75–102 ha of gravel vineyards; modern improvements under May‑Eliane de Lencquesaing and director Nicolas Glumineau.