Bordeaux Theme

Live Virtual Auction, 17 September 2023

Bordeaux

Sold for

ZAR 5 863
Lot 114
  • Pichon Lalande; Pauillac; 1995; 1 (1 x 1); 750ml


Lot Estimate
ZAR 6 000 - 9 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 5 863

About this Item

1995 Pauillac
1 (1 x 1) 750ml

Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande is one of the most significant second growths in Pauillac, Bordeaux. It neighbors first-growth powerhouse, Château Latour, with whom the estate shares a similar terroir and climate. This helps to explain the quality of the wine at Comtesse de Lalande, which is sometimes referred to as "nearly first growth". Originally, Comtesse de Lalande was part of a huge property formally known as Château Pichon Longueville, owned by the Baron Joseph de Pichon Longueville who died in 1850. Upon his death, his children Raoul and Virginie inherited half of the property each. Raoul's half became Château Pichon-Longueville Baron, while Virginie's became Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande. The Château de Lalande was eventually sold to Champagne Louis Roederer in 2007. The estate vineyards are planted with 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, 12% Cabernet Franc and 8% Petit Verdot. The vines are grown in deep gravel soils with clay, sandstone and limestone layers. The wine is fermented in stainless steel before being matured in oak barriques (50% new) for 18 months.

Provenance

Private Client

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)

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