Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande Collection

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An Iconic Legacy of Grace and Excellence Affectionately known simply as Pichon Comtesse or Pichon Lalande , Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande is one of the most famous and highly acclaimed estates in all of Bordeaux. Classified as a Deuxième Cru Classé (Second Growth) in the official 1855 Bordeaux Classification, the property was formed in 1850 when the original domain of Pierre de Rauzan was divided between Virginie de Pichon Longueville (the Comtesse de Lalande) and her brother, who inherited what became Pichon Baron. Guided for decades in the 20th century by the charismatic May-Eliane de Lencquesaing, the estate cemented its reputation as a "Super Second"—frequently producing wines that rival First Growths in complexity and critical praise. Acquired in 2007 by Champagne Louis Roederer (under the leadership of Frédéric Rouzaud), the château has undergone significant modernization, including a state-of-the-art gravity-fed cellar designed to preserve the estate’s hallmark aromatic purity and silky finesse. Border Terroir & Exotic Blend Harmony Spanning 89 hectares in southern Pauillac, the vineyards of Pichon Comtesse sit directly adjacent to First Growth Château Latour and extend slightly across the border into the Saint-Julien appellation. The deep, well-draining gravel beds over clay and sandstone subsoils impart a unique dual character of Pauillac power and Saint-Julien polish: Cabernet Sauvignon (~61%): Provides structural backbone, fresh acidity, dark cassis fruit, and notes of crushed graphite and cedarwood. Merlot (~32%): A historically high proportion for a Pauillac estate. Grown on clay-heavy gravel parcels, it lends the wine its famous supple flesh, cashmere texture, cocoa notes, and voluptuous mid-palate roundness. Cabernet Franc (~4%) & Petit Verdot (~3%): Adds delicate violet florals, fresh spice, and vibrant color density. With precision parcel-by-parcel farming and gentle extraction in custom thermo-regulated stainless steel vats