Description

Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande 2015 is the Grand Vin of one of Pauillac's historic Second Classified Growth estates. The 2015 blend brings together Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, combining the structure and depth associated with Pauillac with the refinement and expressive character traditionally associated with Pichon Comtesse.

Millésima describes the 2015 vintage as full-bodied and balanced, with an extremely deep purple colour, ripe black-fruit character and notable aromatic complexity. Dark chocolate, dried fruit, cedar and tobacco emerge alongside blueberry and blackcurrant flavours.

The official estate describes its Grand Vin as floral, fruity and spicy, combining the power of Pauillac with the femininity of the Comtesse. It is characterised as straightforward, precise, elegant, deep and refined.

Official Estate Highlights

• Grand Vin of Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande
• Second Classified Growth in the 1855 Bordeaux Classification
• Produced in the Pauillac appellation on Bordeaux's Left Bank
• Estate vineyards located in the southern part of Pauillac, close to the Gironde Estuary
• Cabernet Sauvignon-led vineyard planted alongside Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot
• Officially described as combining Pauillac power with elegance, depth and refinement

2015 Vintage Information

• Cabernet Sauvignon: 68%
• Merlot: 29%
• Cabernet Franc: 2%
• Petit Verdot: 1%

The larger proportion of Merlot complements the Cabernet Sauvignon-led structure, contributing suppleness and breadth while retaining the concentration and character expected of a classified Pauillac.

The 2015 blend and vintage-specific tasting information are reported by Millésima. The estate's publicly accessible website does not currently provide a dedicated technical sheet for this vintage.

Millésima Tasting Profile

Colour

An extremely deep purple colour with violet and lilac reflections.

Nose

Complex and ripe, revealing black-fruit and dark-chocolate notes. With aeration, subtle dried-fruit nuances appear alongside cedar and tobacco.

Palate

Full-bodied and broad on the palate, with ripe, energetic acidity and flavours of blueberry and blackcurrant. The wine combines aromatic intensity, concentration and balance.

Official Grand Vin Style

• Floral, fruity and spicy
• The power of Pauillac with the femininity of the Comtesse
• Straightforward and precise
• Elegant
• Deep and refined

This is the estate's general official description of the Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande Grand Vin and is not presented as a vintage-specific tasting note for 2015.

Official Vintage Association

In the château's official “Vintages set to music” collection, the 2015 vintage is paired with Herbie Hancock's Chameleon, reflecting the estate's interpretation of each vintage as a distinct creative expression.

BBPH Serving Suggestions

• Serve at approximately 16–18°C.
• Stand the bottle upright before opening to allow any sediment to settle.
• Decant for approximately one to two hours, adjusting according to the wine's condition and development after opening.
• Use large Bordeaux glasses to highlight its black-fruit character, structure and aromatic complexity.
• Allow the wine to evolve gradually in the glass throughout the meal.

BBPH Pairing Suggestions

• Roast lamb or herb-crusted lamb rack
• Prime rib or côte de boeuf
• Beef tenderloin
• Duck breast with a red-wine reduction
• Venison
• Wild mushroom dishes
• Black truffle risotto
• Comté AOP
• Aged Gouda

Technical Information

• Producer: Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande
• Wine: Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande
• Vintage: 2015
• Classification: Second Classified Growth in the 1855 Bordeaux Classification
• Appellation: Pauillac AOC
• Region: Bordeaux
• Country: France
• Wine Type: Red Wine
• Blend: 68% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot
• Oak: A Decanter review reproduced by Millésima reports 60% new oak; this is not presented as an official château technical specification
• Ageing Duration: Not provided by the publicly accessible official estate page or the main Millésima product description
• Alcohol Content: Not provided by the sources used for this product page
• Bottle Size: 750ml

The Pichon Comtesse Terroir

The official estate website currently reports 102 hectares under vine, divided among more than 100 individual vineyard plots in the southern part of the Pauillac appellation, close to the Gironde Estuary.

The Médoc terroir is characterised by gravel rises over clay subsoil. These light, well-drained soils provide favourable conditions for Cabernet Sauvignon, supported at Pichon Comtesse by Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot.

About Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande

The history of Pichon Comtesse developed from the historic Pichon Longueville estate. In 1850, Virginie de Pichon Longueville, Comtesse de Lalande, and her sisters inherited 30 hectares of the family property. Virginie subsequently built the château that bears her name.

In 1855, Château Pichon-Longueville Comtesse de Lalande was ranked as a Second Classified Growth in the classification commissioned for the Paris Universal Exhibition.

The Miailhe family began a new era at the estate in 1925. From the late 1970s, May-Eliane de Lencquesaing became one of the château's defining figures and strengthened its international reputation. Champagne Louis Roederer acquired the estate in 2007 and continues to oversee its development.

Cellaring & Bottle Condition

The 2015 vintage combines concentration, ripe fruit and structured tannins suited to further development under appropriate cellar conditions. Its evolution will nevertheless depend on the storage history and condition of the individual bottle.

Please review the actual bottle photographs and any bottle-specific information regarding fill level, label, capsule and provenance before purchase. Any representative or reconstructed product image is illustrative and may not reproduce every characteristic of the bottle supplied.