Critics Ratings

‘Good bouquet of mature claret with all the elements nicely integrated and developed. Fully evolved flavours are spread across the palate, together with the lift and flirtatiousness of this property, but it has now reached such maturity that is provides solid pleasure.’ – Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com, 17.5/20 (Oct 2021)

‘A fabulous effort, the 1995 is Pichon-Lalande's greatest wine since the outstanding back to back vintages of 1982 and 1983. The opaque purple color resembles ink. The wine boasts a knock-out, super-charged nose of jammy black fruits, minerals, licorice, spice, and smoke. Well-endowed, with fabulously concentrated, pure flavors, a layered personality, and a chewy mid-section, this is one of the great wines of this excellent vintage. This wine's compelling purity, extract, and aromatic profile will make it appealing in its youth, but the size, balance, and depth suggest 25 years of aging is possible. Anticipated maturity: 1999-2020’ – Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, 95/100 (Jan 1998)

‘Offers a juicy, lively core of plum, cassis and blackberry, studded with anise, violet and singed vanilla notes. Everything pulls together seamlessly on the finish, with a well-embedded graphite spine. Sneakily long. Drink now through 2035.’ – James Molesworth, Wine Spectator, 94/100 (Nov 2014)

‘In contrast to the 2015, this vintage has a larger percentage of Merlot in the blend, along with 45% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Cabernet Franc. The colour shows no sign of age, although the nose has less aromatic force than one would have expected. It does show charm and elegance, however. The attack is fresh and limpid, and the moderately concentrated fruit is backed by firm tannins. There's plenty of grip here, but it lacks a little punch and persistence. Still highly enjoyable and finely balanced.’ – Stephen Brook, Decanter.com, 91/100 (Nov 2017)

Provenance

Private Client