Pichon Comtesse Pauillac 2eme Cru (ex-Château 2023) 1990

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Pichon Comtesse
Label Name:
 
Pauillac 2eme Cru (ex-Château 2023)
Vintage:
 
1990
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pauillac, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
375ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Notable scores for the 1990 vintage include: Wine Spectator ~94; Robert Parker/Wine Advocate ~79; Jancis Robinson ~18/20 (sources vary)

Tasting Note
Shows blackcurrant, plum, cedar and tobacco with secondary leather, dried herbs and cedar box. Silky but structured tannins, balanced acidity and a long, savory finish with mature tertiary complexity.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, beef ribeye, venison, mushroom ragout. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ (galbi), soy-braised beef, umami mushroom stir-fries.

Production Method
Traditional Bordeaux vinification in temperature-controlled vats; malolactic fermentation; aged ~16–20 months in French oak (portion new oak), blended from estate parcels.

Vineyard Info
Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande — an 1855 Deuxième Cru in Pauillac with historic vineyards; owned by the Rouzaud/ Louis Roederer group since 2007, long-established reputation for elegant, Cabernet-led blends.