2025, Château Pichon Lalande, PAUILLAC, 2ème Grand Cru Classé2nd growth 1855 One of the great names of the Mdoc and a true "super second". The chteau is situated next to Chteau Latour and opposite Pichon Baron, with most of the vines a little further inland from the river. Pichon Lalande is one of the most demanded wines of Bordeaux. 81% cabernet sauvignon, 15% merlot and 4% cabernet franc. A bight and vivid red with so much perfume. Aromas of black currants and violets that follow through to a medium body with

with a tannic grain that resembles the grand vin this year

The 2022 Lynch-Moussas is quintessentially Pauillac on the nose

Clay limestone

concentrated and powerful in the mouth

You could argue that it is slightly "aloof"

50% whole bunch vinification was possible after significant triage

Owner Caroline Frey has made the decision to produce a single Hermitage cuvée from their exceptional terroir

Lifted aromatics

95-97 Neal Martin

sappy quality

tannins at the front of the mouth

The soil is Oxfordien Digonella and some marl