Pichon Comtesse Réserve Pauillac: A Prized Selection from Cellar Link Auctions

Pichon Comtesse Réserve Pauillac

Why Invest in This Wine? Pichon Comtesse Réserve offers a compelling choice for enthusiasts. This second wine, celebrated for its elegance and balance, epitomizes the essence of its renowned counterpart. Distinctly Pauillac, it matures to perfection after five years of cellaring.

Vineyard Excellence and Innovation Significant investments in restructuring both the vineyards and the cellars have elevated the quality of wines produced here, leveraging the rich Pauillac terroir. The unique blend of grape varieties across the 11 hectares in the Saint Julien area lends this Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande wine an exceptional personality, distinct from other classified Pauillac crus.

Rich Heritage The origins of the estate trace back to 1686, established by the Bordeaux merchant Pierre de Mazure Rauzan. The legacy continued through his daughter’s dowry to Jacques François de Pichon Longueville. For over 250 years, the vineyard remained in the family, garnering a Second Cru Classé in 1855. Under Virginie Comtesse de Lalande’s stewardship in the 1850s, the estate flourished, marked by her passion and visionary leadership. Despite challenges in later years, including phylloxera and economic downturns, the estate’s revival was assured by successive dedicated owners, culminating in stewardship by Champagne Louis Roederer since 2007.

Modern Viticultural Practices A replanting initiative focuses on optimal grape variety compatibility, honoring nature and the soil. The estate’s commitment to tradition includes hand-picking by over 100 people annually, based on maturity and plot age, from the early-harvested Merlot to the late-ripening Cabernet and Petit Verdot. Fermentation periods adjust annually to ensure the best quality. The vineyards are blessed with gravelly soils ideal for the predominant Cabernet Sauvignon, along with Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot. A meticulous replanting program ensures the optimal expression of each variety, respecting both nature and the soil. Harvesting is done by hand, with precise attention to the maturity of each plot, ensuring the grapes’ quality.

Why Choose Pichon Comtesse Réserve? Pichon Comtesse Réserve is a superb second wine from the prestigious Château Pichon-Longueville Comtesse de Lalande in Pauillac. Crafted with the same expert care and dedication as the grand vin, this wine offers a harmonious blend of elegance and structure. It captures the essence of the Pauillac terroir, enriched by a unique grape variety mix from the estate’s 11 hectares located in the Saint Julien area.

Tasting Notes Réserve de la Comtesse is designed for earlier enjoyment yet boasts a complexity that rivals many primary wines of the region. It presents a luscious array of red and black fruits, interwoven with hints of spice and framed by soft tannins. This wine exemplifies the Pauillac character and is perfect after just five years of cellaring. At tasting, the Réserve de la Comtesse demonstrates why it’s regarded as an outstanding second wine, rivaling many first wines of the region in power and complexity.

The Team Behind the Wine

• Owner: Champagne Louis ROEDERER
• CEO: Nicolas GLUMINEAU
• Sales Director: Florent Genty
• Director of Vineyards: François TARIS-LOIRY
• Head of Oenology: Stéphanie DANGLADE

This wine not only offers a taste of luxury but also a piece of Bordeaux’s storied winemaking heritage, available through Cellar Link Auctions.