but that's only apparent in the aftertaste

blackberries and cassis mingled with hints of violets and pencil lead

and exceptionally vibrant with a beautiful combination of dark fruit

lavish and aromatic

orange zest and freshly baked bread

Chateau Pichon Comtesse de Lalande, Pauillac, 2010, 75cl Format:1 x 75cl but that's only apparent inThe 2010 Pichon Lalande is performing extremely well and at the top of the range I predicted several years ago. A final blend dominated much more by Cabernet Sauvignon than usual (66% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc and the rest Petit Verdot), the wine is a tighter, more tannic and structured version of this famous Pauillac, which often tends to have more of a St Julien like personality than most Pauillacs. Structured, backward and