Pichon Comtesse Pauillac 2eme Cru 2020

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Pichon Comtesse
Label Name:
 
Pauillac 2eme Cru
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pauillac, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.6%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon 77%, Merlot 17%, Cabernet Franc 6%.
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Notable scores: Jeb Dunnuck 98 (2020). James Suckling 98. Vinous / Neal Martin 96–98. Wine Advocate (Lisa Perrotti-Brown) 95–97

Tasting Note
Pure blackcurrant and blackberry core with violet, cedar, graphite, tobacco and mineral notes; refined, silky yet structured tannins and a long, saline-tinged finish. (Max 50 words)

Food Pairing
Western: roast rack of lamb, beef ribeye, slow-roasted short rib, mushroom risotto. Asian: Peking duck, Korean BBQ (galbi), char siu or braised beef with soy/ginger, beef rendang.

Production Method
Traditional vinification with careful maceration; aged ~18 months in French oak (c.60% new).

Vineyard Info
Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande, a 2ème Grand Cru Classé (1855), ~114 ha estate; owned by Champagne Louis Roederer (since 2007).