1988 Chateau Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande 2eme Cru Classe, Pauillac 1x75cl

Robert Parker 92

Tasted at the Fine Wine Experience’s Pichon-Lalande vertical in London. This has an attractive, slightly austere, leafy nose with tobacco, graphite, cedar and a touch of earthiness coming through. That graphite scent becomes more intense with time. The palate is medium-bodied, very well balanced, masculine but a nice sense of tension. Touches of burnt toast, savoury fruits and sour cherry towards the finish. A sense of elegance here, paradigmatic of a great austere 1988. Bon vin! Drink now-2022. Tasted December 2008. [Neal Martin, 01/12/2008]

Anticipated maturity: 2009-2022