1989 Pichon Lalande

1989 Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande

Initially I was a bit disappointed. A bit funky to start with sweet smooth fruit and integrated tannins but that was it. 30 minute later, the cedar, spice, and subtle mushroom and leather components came out. I think I’m more of a Pichon Baron kinda guy but there is no arguing the elegance, precision, and purity of this wine. 2 hours later, some very pretty floral scents came out and oddly enough seemed to tighten up a bit and become more youthful. Currently my WOTY so far. Nice Sunday dinner with a roasted lamb neck with garlic and thyme.

This wine definitely surprises on the upside. I enjoyed it very much at a baron/lalande vertical.

Cheers

Sound more like a horizontal. [wow.gif]

Had this wine twice from my cellar in the last 2 years. First bottle-beautiful fruit on the palate and lovely floral nose. Second bottle very different and less enjoyable. Mineral and lead pencil on both. I like fruit in my Cabs/Bordeaux blends, but maybe that’s just me. First bottle not complex, just delicious.

Always had good experiences with this wine. Sneaky delicious.

Tasted the 89 and 90 Baron and Lalandes together at wine dinner a little over a year ago. All four were beautiful, but if I remember correctly the 89 Pichon Baron was the best of the bunch.

agreed. blind, I had it ahead of 89 HB. Of course, i was the only one.