TN: 1983 Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande (France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Pauillac)

[Steve_Saxon]

@P. Robert

• 1983 Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande - France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Pauillac (7/8/2009)
  After a week of having virtually nothing but crappy Mexican beer I was in the mood for something special. Grilled some Flannery Hangars and opened this up. Classic Pauillac. Pencil lead and gravel with currants and dried cherries. Graceful on the palate with delicate hints of spices but a full flavor profile. Plums, chocolate with cherries and some rasberry with a hint of smoke. Well balanced in both fruit and acidity. Everything I love about mature Bordeaux and was distinctively Pichon Lalande. (93 pts.)

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A nice Tuesday night wine.

[Paul_Jaouen]

I had this a week ago. I agree it’s a very nice wine and in a nice place right now.

[John_Morris]

I haven’t had it in 15 years, but it was always a standout among the 83 Medocs. I can still taste it… Yummy! You lucky guys!

[ToddFrench]

It seems to me that the '83’s in Bordeaux are really becoming standouts right now - in a good drinking window, consistently good reviews, etc.

[Keith_A_k_e_r_s]

@Todd F r e n c h

It seems to me that the '83’s in Bordeaux are really becoming standouts right now - in a good drinking window, consistently good reviews, etc.

I’ve certainly enjoyed the 83s that I’ve had, just filled with character and while not the standouts that the 82s are across teh board, they are also a lot more affordable


Thanks for the note Phillip, certainly a great bottle to start off the married life. I had this last summer and loved it too

[Jack_Johnson]

This wine of the vintage along with Palmer and Margaux are my favorites. Only wish I’d bought more.

Jack Johnson

[Bob_Kaminski]

@Todd F r e n c h

It seems to me that the '83’s in Bordeaux are really becoming standouts right now - in a good drinking window, consistently good reviews, etc.

The 85s are nice also and of a similar style.
I will say my last 83 PLL was good, but prior bottles were better (deeper mid-palate). Could be simple bottle variation or the wine is in slow decline. The 83 Lafite was not very good and I prefered the PLL over that everytime.

[Bob_Kaminski]

@P. Robert

I picked up a batch of these for less than $85/btl

[AnthonyA]

I had this wine in Dec of last year. Your tasting notes are right on Philip. It was a very good mature bordeaux.