2018 | Chateau Pichon Comtesse de Lalande 'Pichon Comtesse Reserve' | Pauillac Catalonia A complex and deep malbec

A complex and deep malbec with a touch of balsamic and mussels to the sour black cherries

with velvety tannins that are manifested in the finish

Impressive

black currant flavor on the finish lifts the whole wine

plush tannins and a smooth

2018 | Chateau Pichon Comtesse de Lalande 'Pichon Comtesse Reserve' | Pauillac Catalonia A complex and deep malbecThe second wine of the Chteau, the 2018 Reserve De Comtesse De Lalande checks in as 53% Cabernet Sauvignon and 42% Merlot, with the balance Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc. Terrific classic Pauillac notes of blackcurrants, lead pencil shavings, leafy tobacco, and chocolate define this beauty, and it's medium to full bodied, with a layered, balanced, pure character, present yet ripe tannins, and a great finish. As I wrote last year, it tastes more like