Chateau Pichon Comtesse de Lalande 2007

FALSTAFF: "Dunkles Rubingranat, jugendliche Reflexe, violetter Rand. In der Nase süße, einladende Beerenfrucht, dunkelwürzige Anklänge, schwarze Früchte, etwas Honig und Nougat. Am Gaumen elegant und saftig, finessenreiche Strukur, rotbeerige Frucht, etwas Orangen, sehr frisch, perfekt integrierte Tannine, sehr gutes Entwicklungspotenzial, hat einigen Charme."

ANTONIO GALLONI: "Another surprise in this part of the tasting, the 2007 Pichon Lalande is an excellent choice for drinking now, as the aromatics have started to open up nicely. Hints of sweet tobacco, sage and herb all lift from the glass. There is more than enough depth to support another 15-20 years of fine drinking. The 2007 is not a big wine, but instead makes a compelling case for itself with striking aromatic intensity, silky tannins and that most elusive quality of all: balance. This is very nicely done, especially within the context of a year marked by a cool and wet summer."

THE WINE CELLAR INSIDER: "Leafy, herbal, cedar and tobacco leaf are more prevalent than the fruits here. Medium bodied, soft, fully mature, this requires consumption sooner than later. The wine was made from a blend of 58% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36% Merlot, 4% Petit Verdot and 2% Cabernet Franc. Picking took place from September 21, finishing October 9."

WEINWISSER: "Dunkles Granat, recht satt in der Mitte, rubinroter Rand. Herrliches Bouquet, rotes Cassis, etwas Karamell, deutliche Röstnoten, die aber halt zu diesem Jahrgang passen. Saftiger Gaumen, die Tannine sind so elegant, dass man diesen Wein jetzt problemlos geniessen kann. Eine geniale Business-Lunch-Variante."

WINE ENTHUSIAST: "Soft wine, the Merlot in the blend giving a round character to the texture. It is juicy, fruity, a gentle, mellow wine that seduces by its delicious ripe berry fruits. Its aging potential is there in the band of Cabernet tannins, but it's not a long-term wine."