1982 Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande Pauillac Bordeaux France Wine Tasting Note

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This is one of those "WOW" wines that if the bottle has been well-stored, never ceases to amaze me. Texturally, it is refined hedonism in the glass. Concentrated, lush, balanced, fresh, and intense, one sip, and you are hooked! The finish owns the day. Clocking in at over 60 seconds, the seamless display of black and red currants, plums, spice, tobacco, herbs, and mint leaf with its silky tannins and sensuality is what great Bordeaux is all about. Drink from 2022-2037.

This is one of those "WOW" wines that if the bottle has been well-stored, never ceases to amaze me. Texturally, it is refined hedonism in the glass. Concentrated, lush, balanced, fresh, and intense, one sip, and you are hooked! The finish owns the day. Clocking in at over 60 seconds, the seamless display of black and red currants, plums, spice, tobacco, herbs, and mint leaf with its silky tannins and sensuality is what great Bordeaux is all about. Drink from 2022-2037.

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If you have a bottle or two, or more, and you have been waiting, there is no reason to hold off. Incredibly sensuous, silky, rich, long and deep, the wine is aromatic, fresh and complex, with a finish that does not want to quit. Popped and poured, no decanting is needed here.

If you have a bottle or two, or more, and you have been waiting, there is no reason to hold off. Incredibly sensuous, silky, rich, long and deep, the wine is aromatic, fresh and complex, with a finish that does not want to quit. Popped and poured, no decanting is needed here.

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If you have the disposable income or are lucky enough to have friends sitting on a bottle or two of this elixir, pop a cork. This is what mature Bordeaux at its best is all about. Elegant sensuous, balanced, complex, refined, regal, full, rich and deep, the fruit keeps on coming, building, expanding and pushing you to take another sip. But take your time as wine does not get much better than this.

If you have the disposable income or are lucky enough to have friends sitting on a bottle or two of this elixir, pop a cork. This is what mature Bordeaux at its best is all about. Elegant sensuous, balanced, complex, refined, regal, full, rich and deep, the fruit keeps on coming, building, expanding and pushing you to take another sip. But take your time as wine does not get much better than this.

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Polished silk is what this stunner feels like on your palate. There is depth, vibrancy, weight and length, finishing with a boatload of cassis, black cherry, tobacco, cigar box, cedar and olives that keep on going. Fully mature, it's hard to believe that according to oldtimers, this wine has been that good since it was released!

Polished silk is what this stunner feels like on your palate. There is depth, vibrancy, weight and length, finishing with a boatload of cassis, black cherry, tobacco, cigar box, cedar and olives that keep on going. Fully mature, it's hard to believe that according to oldtimers, this wine has been that good since it was released!

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Pure silky fruits, supple, opulent, sensuous textures and tobacco, wet earth, cassis, cigar box, dark cherry character that tasted, smelt and felt great on your palate. Fully mature, this was poured after maybe 20-30 minutes in the decanter.

Pure silky fruits, supple, opulent, sensuous textures and tobacco, wet earth, cassis, cigar box, dark cherry character that tasted, smelt and felt great on your palate. Fully mature, this was poured after maybe 20-30 minutes in the decanter.

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Flowers, spice, green pepper, cassis and fresh cherries kick off the perfume. The wine is ready to drink. And if you do pop a well stored example, be prepared for a silky, soft, polished, elegant and delicious wine with a sensuous, rich finish.

Flowers, spice, green pepper, cassis and fresh cherries kick off the perfume. The wine is ready to drink. And if you do pop a well stored example, be prepared for a silky, soft, polished, elegant and delicious wine with a sensuous, rich finish.

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Pure silky pleasure that is made better with fruits displaying the texture of polished velvet, a complex nose and a dark chocolate, black cherry, plum finish that does not quit.

Pure silky pleasure that is made better with fruits displaying the texture of polished velvet, a complex nose and a dark chocolate, black cherry, plum finish that does not quit.

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A riveting example of Pauillac at its best. Picture silky, decadent textures, pure, ripe, sultry, polished, silky berries, complex aromas of fruit, truffles, Cuban Cigars and earth and you get the idea. The long, sensuous finish is the best of the experience.

A riveting example of Pauillac at its best. Picture silky, decadent textures, pure, ripe, sultry, polished, silky berries, complex aromas of fruit, truffles, Cuban Cigars and earth and you get the idea. The long, sensuous finish is the best of the experience.

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Showing a color with more bricking than it should, the aromatics offered intense scents of cedar wood, cassis, forest floor, tobacco and leafs. Silky, plush and polished, there are no hard edges to this sensuous expression of Pauillac. However, the wine was slightly more advanced than other bottles tasted recently.

Showing a color with more bricking than it should, the aromatics offered intense scents of cedar wood, cassis, forest floor, tobacco and leafs. Silky, plush and polished, there are no hard edges to this sensuous expression of Pauillac. However, the wine was slightly more advanced than other bottles tasted recently.

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1982 Pichon Lalande remains the most consistent and stunning representative of the vintage. If you’re seeking opulent, sexy, lush, silky textures, complex aromas with truffles, forest floor, cassis, blackberry, olives and cigar box with a finish that lasts close to a minute, this is the wine to buy. From the day this majestic elixir was bottled, some tasters claimed it would not last. Not only has it lasted, it continues to improve.

1982 Pichon Lalande remains the most consistent and stunning representative of the vintage. If you’re seeking opulent, sexy, lush, silky textures, complex aromas with truffles, forest floor, cassis, blackberry, olives and cigar box with a finish that lasts close to a minute, this is the wine to buy. From the day this majestic elixir was bottled, some tasters claimed it would not last. Not only has it lasted, it continues to improve.

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Smoke, tobacco, cigar box, cassis, wet earth, truffle, spice and forest floor pop from the glass the moment the wine is poured. The real fireworks start with the luxurious, glycerin filled, sensuous, silk and velvet textures. Layers of opulent, polished perfectly ripe dark berries remain on your palate for close to 60 seconds. If you want to know why people spend big money on Bordeaux, this is the wine to experience.

Smoke, tobacco, cigar box, cassis, wet earth, truffle, spice and forest floor pop from the glass the moment the wine is poured. The real fireworks start with the luxurious, glycerin filled, sensuous, silk and velvet textures. Layers of opulent, polished perfectly ripe dark berries remain on your palate for close to 60 seconds. If you want to know why people spend big money on Bordeaux, this is the wine to experience.

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This was not a perfect bottle. So, please do not think this is indicative of well stored examples. There were no visual clues that the wine would be less than stellar. In the nose, along with smoke, truffle, cassis, cedar and spice, red fruit aromas became apparent as well. Plush in texture, but lacking the richness and opulence found in better examples, the wine ended with a touch of tart flavors. Another example of only good bottles and no great wines.

This was not a perfect bottle. So, please do not think this is indicative of well stored examples. There were no visual clues that the wine would be less than stellar. In the nose, along with smoke, truffle, cassis, cedar and spice, red fruit aromas became apparent as well. Plush in texture, but lacking the richness and opulence found in better examples, the wine ended with a touch of tart flavors. Another example of only good bottles and no great wines.

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The best bottles are showy, opulent and decadent. This bottle was close to the level found in the best bottles. Tobacco, plums, prunes, cedar, truffle and blackberry started off the perfume. In the mouth, wonderful layers of ripe, cassis, blackberry and black cherry fill your palate with textures akin to satin and silk. This elegant, polished, concentrated and intense wine is the thinking man’s sex bomb!

The best bottles are showy, opulent and decadent. This bottle was close to the level found in the best bottles. Tobacco, plums, prunes, cedar, truffle and blackberry started off the perfume. In the mouth, wonderful layers of ripe, cassis, blackberry and black cherry fill your palate with textures akin to satin and silk. This elegant, polished, concentrated and intense wine is the thinking man’s sex bomb!

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This round, soft, supple, opulent and plush Bordeaux wine is filled with sexy, ripe, spicy fruit. The powerful, complex nose gets you started, but the supple texture in the mouth is where the real pleasure is truly released. Interestingly, often when I taste wines from Bordeaux, they show much younger than they do in the states. But this bottle was at the same level of maturity as the 82 Pichon's from my cellar. No real hurry to drink it. This has remained at the same stellar level of maturity for the past several years.

This round, soft, supple, opulent and plush Bordeaux wine is filled with sexy, ripe, spicy fruit. The powerful, complex nose gets you started, but the supple texture in the mouth is where the real pleasure is truly released. Interestingly, often when I taste wines from Bordeaux, they show much younger than they do in the states. But this bottle was at the same level of maturity as the 82 Pichon's from my cellar. No real hurry to drink it. This has remained at the same stellar level of maturity for the past several years.

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This offered an explosive nose! Rich blackberry, black cherry, raspberry, truffles, cigar and herb notes. Big, powerful, concentrated, opulent and with great balance coupled with finesse.

This offered an explosive nose! Rich blackberry, black cherry, raspberry, truffles, cigar and herb notes. Big, powerful, concentrated, opulent and with great balance coupled with finesse.

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The best bottles have delivered sublime tasting experiences. Luckily, this bottle delivered the goods. Ruby in color, the explosive nose of cassis, black fruit, olives, spice and truffle are a treat. But where this wine delivers the goods is on the palate. Lush, fat, sexy, opulent and flamboyant. Layer after layer of luscious juice with a silk laden finish lasting close to one minute! 82 Pichon Lalande is a contender for the most decadent Pauillac ever made! Well stored wines have another decade or two of evolution in their future.

The best bottles have delivered sublime tasting experiences. Luckily, this bottle delivered the goods. Ruby in color, the explosive nose of cassis, black fruit, olives, spice and truffle are a treat. But where this wine delivers the goods is on the palate. Lush, fat, sexy, opulent and flamboyant. Layer after layer of luscious juice with a silk laden finish lasting close to one minute! 82 Pichon Lalande is a contender for the most decadent Pauillac ever made! Well stored wines have another decade or two of evolution in their future.

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Lush, opulent and sexy. Truffles, cigar box, cedar, sweet black fruit and spicy plums. Richly decadent with an opulent texture on the palate. The endless finish was seamless. The wine continued showing some improvement in the glass.

Lush, opulent and sexy. Truffles, cigar box, cedar, sweet black fruit and spicy plums. Richly decadent with an opulent texture on the palate. The endless finish was seamless. The wine continued showing some improvement in the glass.

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This incredibly rich, lush, sexy, mouth filling Bordeaux wine is hedonism in a glass. Black fruit, earth and spices start off the aromatic fireworks. But, the deep, layer after layer of opulent ripe fruit that coats your mouth is for me, the true hallmark of this magnificent wine. The seamless finish last close to a minute. When this wine shows well, it’s one of the great treats from Bordeaux and this bottle was rocking

This incredibly rich, lush, sexy, mouth filling Bordeaux wine is hedonism in a glass. Black fruit, earth and spices start off the aromatic fireworks. But, the deep, layer after layer of opulent ripe fruit that coats your mouth is for me, the true hallmark of this magnificent wine. The seamless finish last close to a minute. When this wine shows well, it’s one of the great treats from Bordeaux and this bottle was rocking

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Soy, graphite, olive tapanede, and cassis take over the controls of your senses. This bottle did not offer the usual parade of opulent textures. Slightly brawny for an 82 Pichon, this proves by 20 years of age, there are no great wines, just great bottles.

Soy, graphite, olive tapanede, and cassis take over the controls of your senses. This bottle did not offer the usual parade of opulent textures. Slightly brawny for an 82 Pichon, this proves by 20 years of age, there are no great wines, just great bottles.

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The ruby color sported some bricking, but one whiff of this complex perfume showed how great this wine truly is. Cassis, figs, coffee, coca powder, hot stones, tobacco & herbs explode from the glass. The palate where this wine really struts its stuff. Seamless taste sensations of juicy, ripe plums and blackberry liqueur coat every nook and cranny of your palate with multiple layers of dense, lush, silky fruit. Shared with dad for Fathers day.

The ruby color sported some bricking, but one whiff of this complex perfume showed how great this wine truly is. Cassis, figs, coffee, coca powder, hot stones, tobacco & herbs explode from the glass. The palate where this wine really struts its stuff. Seamless taste sensations of juicy, ripe plums and blackberry liqueur coat every nook and cranny of your palate with multiple layers of dense, lush, silky fruit. Shared with dad for Fathers day.

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Screaming notes of tobacco, coffee, cedar, black fruit, Asian spices and steel. This bottle was firing on all cylinders. Thick, lush, decadent, ripe fruit, filled every nook and cranny of your palate. Very seamless and elegant. Fully mature, but there is probably no rush to consume it. This is still a wow wine. For me, this style of wine is the quintessential Bordeaux marrying power with elegance. A real treat to taste.

Screaming notes of tobacco, coffee, cedar, black fruit, Asian spices and steel. This bottle was firing on all cylinders. Thick, lush, decadent, ripe fruit, filled every nook and cranny of your palate. Very seamless and elegant. Fully mature, but there is probably no rush to consume it. This is still a wow wine. For me, this style of wine is the quintessential Bordeaux marrying power with elegance. A real treat to taste.

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The color was closer to ruby than dark red with slight lightening around the edges. The texture reminded me of dense, voluptuous, liquid silk. This was absolutely seamless! The aromatics showcased cassias, plums, smoke and a cornucopia of black & red fruits with a cedary component. This was a stellar bottle offering as much pleasure as you can get from a wine!

The color was closer to ruby than dark red with slight lightening around the edges. The texture reminded me of dense, voluptuous, liquid silk. This was absolutely seamless! The aromatics showcased cassias, plums, smoke and a cornucopia of black & red fruits with a cedary component. This was a stellar bottle offering as much pleasure as you can get from a wine!

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When to Drink Chateau Pichon Lalande, Anticipated Maturity, Decanting Time

Chateau Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande is not a wine to drink on the young side in most vintages. The wine is soft enough, but you miss out on the sublime secondary characteristics that come with age. Young vintages can be decanted for an average of 2-4 hours, give or take. This allows the wine to soften and open its perfume.

Older vintages might need very little decanting, just enough to remove the sediment. Chateau Pichon Lalande is usually better with at least 10-12 years of bottle age. Of course, that can vary slightly, depending on the vintage character. Chateau Pichon Lalande offers its best drinking and should reach peak maturity between 15 and 40 years of age after the vintage.

Chateau Pichon Comtesse de Lalande is the most voluptuous Bordeaux wine produced in the Medoc. Much of the wine's sensuous qualities come from the large portion of Merlot included in the blend. Pichon Lalande offers dark berry flavors, truffle, cassis, and cedar notes. The wine is pure silk and velvet textures.

Due to the softness of the wine, Pichon Lalande is often approachable earlier than other Medoc properties. But don't let that fool you into thinking the wine will not improve with age. It does! Ass it closes in on 40 years of age, the sublime 1982 Pichon Lalande is still going strong.

Serving Chateau Pichon Lalande with Wine and Food Pairings

Chateau Pichon Lalande is best served at 15.5 degrees Celsius, 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The cool, almost cellar temperature gives the wine more freshness and lift.

Chateau Pichon Lalande is best paired with all types of classic meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted, braised, and grilled dishes. Chateau Pichon Lalande is also good when matched with Asian dishes, rich fish courses like tuna, mushrooms, and pasta.

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