Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande 2011 – Pauillac, Grand Cru Classé

The nose is elegant, aromatic and offers complexity, a beautiful grain, freshness as well as a small power/intensity. It reveals notes of griotte cherry, ripe blackberry, small notes of small ripe red fruits associated with touches of fresh violet, camphor, fine hints of spices, nutmeg as well as discreet hints of spices, nutmeg and a racy minerality. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a juicy/finely acidulous frame, precision as well as a fine tension. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of juicy/juicy cassis, blackberry, small notes of small red berries associated with a touch of ripe cherry as well as a hint of violet/lily as well as fine hints of cloves, spices and tonka bean. Tannins are elegant and structuring. Good length.