Reserve De Pichon Comtesse Pauillac 2022

Réserve de la Comtesse Pauillac 2022 is the second wine from the acclaimed 2nd Cru Classé Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande , located in the famous Bordeaux region of Pauillac on the Left Bank. This wine is made with the same care as the chateau's grand vin, but offers a more accessible style in the younger vintages, without compromising on depth and quality.

The 2022 vintage is known for being warm and concentrated in Bordeaux, resulting in a wine that is both powerful and elegant with the classic Pauillac character.

Type:

Red wine – AOC Pauillac (Second wine for Château Pichon Comtesse)
Year: 2022
Region: Bordeaux, Left Bank, France
Grape varieties (typical for the wine):
- Approx. 60% Cabernet Sauvignon
– 30–35% Merlot
– The rest Cabernet Franc and possibly Petit Verdot
Alcohol: Approximately 13.5–14%

Fragrance:

The wine has a classic aroma with blackcurrant, cherry, cedar, pencil lead, dried tobacco and graphite . It is young and precise with depth and a touch of vanilla and spices from the barrel aging.

Taste:

The wine is medium to full-bodied with ripe tannins , fresh acidity and juicy fruit. Tasting notes include dark berries, mocha, cedar, light spice and a mineral structure. The finish is long, harmonious and balanced – an elegant and polished Pauillac.

Serving suggestions:

– Ideal for grilled entrecôte, lamb, game, mushrooms, beef stews and mature cheeses
– Should be decanted for 1–2 hours at a young age
– Serve at 16–18 °C
– Can be enjoyed young with aeration, but will develop beautifully over 8–15 years

About the wine:

– Produced by the same team and vineyards as Grand Vin
– Aged in French oak barrels , some of which are new (often 30–40%)
– Considered one of the best second wines in all of Bordeaux

In short:

Réserve de la Comtesse 2022 is an elegant and classic Pauillac with great finesse, easy to enjoy in its youth and with solid aging potential. A wine of noble origin and character that provides an excellent insight into the style of Château Pichon Comtesse – but at a more affordable price.

Reviews:

93 Points Decanter

93 Points Jeb Dunnuck

93 Points Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider

93 Points The Wine Independent

92 Points Antonio Galloni