The combination of these two varietals, along with a small percentage of (commonly) Petit Verdot or Cabernet Franc, is the perfect balancing act – the two grape varietals cancel out each others weaker points, and accentuate all that is good about the other.
#2010 PICHON LALANDE FULL#
Whilst Cabernet Sauvignon grapes are renowned for their acidity and astringency, strong fruit and spice flavors and full body, Merlot grapes are notably rounded, soft, fleshy and lighter on tannin. Whilst there are six 'official' Bordeaux grapes, the two key varietals for almost every fine Bordeaux wine are Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, and with good reason. Here, in the home of the world's finest wines, the type and quality of grapes used is of utmost importance, and the legendary wineries which work on the banks of the Gironde river have mastered the careful art of juice blending to find the perfect balance for their produce. There are few regions in the world with stricter regulations in regards to wine production and grape varietals than those found in Bordeaux, France. 'The 2010 Pichon Lalande is performing extremely well and at the top of the range I predicted several years ago. Both the Argentinian and Chilean wine industries benefited from some ideal climatic conditions this year, and are reportedly ecstatically pleased with the fact that their 2010 wines ended up with lower alcohol levels, and were beautifully balanced wines packed full of flavor. Shiraz also had a great year, and most Australian wineries have been proclaiming 2010 one of the great vintages. As such, the majority of South Australian white wines from 2010 are superb, and packed full of character. California also received similar climatic conditions, but again, wineries are highly positive about the overall effect this had on their produce, as the slightly challenging conditions resulted in smaller yields of much elegance and distinction.Ģ010 was really Australia's year, and in South Australia and across the Mornington Peninsula, Chardonnay vines produced good yields with a lower sugar level than in previous years. Spain, too, received some cooler weather, but Rioja and the rest of central Spain are hailing 2010 as a very good year indeed, again as a result of smaller, finer yields. France, especially, had a fantastic year in 2010, with the world renowned Burgundy region proclaiming that their white wines of this year are ones to look out for, and despite yields being relatively small across much of the country, the quality was exceptionally high. The northern hemisphere and Europe saw something of a cooler summer and flowering period, but this was by no means as disastrous as it could have been.
#2010 PICHON LALANDE SERIES#
67 Wine Collector Series Representing Special Limited Vintages : are usually ready for pickup or. A final blend dominated much more by Cabernet Sauvignon than usual (66 Cabernet Sauvignon, 24 Merlot, 7 Cabernet Franc and the rest Petit Verdot), the wine is a tighter, more tannic and structured version of this famed Pauillac, which often tends to have more of a St-Julien-like.
Fine hints of vanilla, tonka bean and an imperceptible hint of underwood (in the background) on the finish/persistence.2010 saw extremely high quality viticulture in many parts of the world, with an exceptionally long and hot summer providing huge benefits for wineries across many countries, especially in the southern hemisphere. Pichon Comtesse De Lalande 2010 750 Ml Description. The 2010 Pichon Lalande is performing extremely well and at the top of the range I predicted several years ago.
Tannins are elegant, precise and integrated. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy/juicy blackberry, fleshy cassis and small notes of sour cherry associated with touches of blueberry, small crushed red berries, violet as well as hints of mild tobacco, nutmeg, sweet spices and a subtle hint of clove (in the background).
The palate is fruity, all in control, racy, well-balanced and offers an acidulous frame, juiciness, a good definition, precision, a small tension as well as a beautiful finesse of the grain, energy, concentration, a fine straightness, a fine/acidulous frame and power (in delicacy). 2010 Pichon-Lalande, Pauillac (Pre-Arrival) SKU 1067190 100 points Decanter Silky, sweet black fruit, black olive and truffle notes from the start. It reveals notes of pulpy wild blackberry, crushed cassis and small notes of violet associated with touches of quite ripe raspberry, small ripe wild red berries, lily, Sichuan pepper as well as a hint of fleshy blue plum, flint/racy minerality, a fine hint of sweet spices, nutmeg, almond and very discreet hints of toasted. The nose is fruity, racy, beautifully built, aromatic and offers a beautiful control of the power, a fine grain, deepness, a fine intensity as well as a frank/energetic side.
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