CRITIC REVIEWS
Neal Martin
The 2003 Pichon-Longueville Comtesse de Lalande was showing well until around five years ago, but I wonder, based on this ex-cellar bottle, tasted blind at the chateau, if it is on a slippery slope? Glossy on the nose, obviously very ripe with a little mo
Robert M. Parker, Jr.
Made from a blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Merlot and 4% Petit Verdot, this spectacular 2003 hits all the sweet spots on the palate. A glorious bouquet of cedarwood, jammy black currants, cherries, licorice and truffle is followed by a dense, opulently textured, full-bodied wine with terrific purity and freshness as well as deep, velvety textured tannins. Enjoy this beauty over the next 10-12 years.
JancisRobinson.com
Lovely structure and freshness. Super concentration and welcome vivacity considering the vintage - but doesn't seemed destined to develop much further. (RH)


