Reserve Comtesse Pauillac 2nd Wine 2019

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Reserve Comtesse
Label Name:
 
Pauillac 2nd Wine
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pauillac, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
375ml
ABV:
 
14.2%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon (51%), Merlot (46%), Cabernet Franc (3%)
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Vinous 94, Jeb Dunnuck 94, Decanter 93, Robert Parker (WA) 92–94, James Suckling 93–94

Tasting Note
Dark blackcurrant and blackberry with violet and rose petal notes; tobacco, cedar and spice underpin a plush, medium–full palate with fresh acidity, fine-grained tannins and a long, saline finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast beef, lamb, venison, mature cheddar; Asian: Peking duck, Korean barbecue (bulgogi), char siu, beef rendang.

Production Method
Traditional Bordeaux vinification; selected lots from younger vines, fermented in stainless and oak, aged in French oak barrels with a portion new oak.

Vineyard Info
Second wine of Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande (Réserve de la Comtesse); estate with long Médoc history producing classic Pauillac wines.