Pichon Comtesse - Réserve

Pichon Comtesse - Réserve - Pauillac 2023

Reserve of Pichon Comtesse, the worthy ambassador of its elder brother

In perfect harmony with the Grand Vin, Pichon Comtesse Réserve, the estate's second wine, offers another interpretation of the unique and singular style of this Pauillac Grand Cru Classé. This subtle and elegant wine is delicately revealed through floral and fruity notes. Its depth and balance, direct yet velvety, give it unique grandeur in which the language of the senses is key. It goes beyond mere taste. Full of charm, it has that extra-special something that makes it stands out as a true ambassador for Pichon Comtesse.

Pichon Comtesse Réserve benefits from the same high quality work as the Grand Vin and includes in its blend young vines recently replanted and located on the greatest terroirs of this vineyard. A true introduction to the Pichon Comtesse style, its high quality combined with its price make it a particularly interesting opportunity.

The 2023 Vintage: an anniversary vintage

La Réserve de la Comtesse", celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2023 with a special label. Although this wine is younger than its predecessor, it already has a rich heritage, as records show the existence of a second wine 150 years ago. The first label for ‘La Réserve de la Comtesse’ was created in 1973, and in 2017 the wine was renamed ‘Pichon Comtesse Réserve’ to emphasise its parentage with the Grand Vin.

Tasting notes:

The nose reveals a basket of red fruit aromas (redcurrant and wild strawberries) underpinned by sweet overtones of vanilla and accompanied by floral notes of iris. The palate is ethereal and powdery, revealing a floral and spicy elegance with hints of pepper. All in all, an incredibly lively, long-lasting and delicious wine with notes of cinnamon on the finish.

Yvesbeck.wine

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byYves Beckthe5/15/2024

50. Jahrgang von der Reserve von Comtesse! Es dauert nur den Bruchteil einer Sekunde, um die Botschaft zu verstehen: Terroir, Frische, Frucht, Frucht, Frische, Terroir und vor allem Genuss! Der Wein setzt nicht nur darauf, im Gegenteil: Der Auftakt am Gaumen ist cremig und dicht. Er ebnet den Weg für einen identitätsstiftenden Wein, der der Réserve de Comtesse ist, mit seinen eigenen Parzellen, mit einer noch stärker als üblich betonten Persönlichkeit. Es handelt sich um die Art von Wein, die noch mehr Lust auf den ersten macht, weil sie so gut sind! Ein schmackhafter, köstlicher, imposanter, verführerischer und überzeugender Wein.

Jeb DUNNUCK

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byJeb Dunnuckthe5/13/2024

The second wine of this great château is the 2023 Pichon Comtesse Réserve, which is based on 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and 5% each of Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc raised in 50% new oak and the rest in once-used oak. Notes of black cherries, currants, smoky tobacco, and graphite give it a real Cabernet Sauvignon character. Medium-bodied and balanced, with ripe tannins, it's a beautiful second wine that will evolve for 15-20 years.

The Drink Business

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byColin Haythe5/7/2024

Réserve de la Comtesse (Pauillac; the 50^th anniversary release with a special commemorative one-off label; 60% Cabernet Sauvignon; 30% Merlot; 5% Petit Verdot; 5% Cabernet Franc; tasted at the property with Florent Genty; 60 per cent of the total production). Sumptuous and so impressively Pauillac. Dense and compact and yet with the most gracious of tannins once again. Cedary. More cassis than the cherry of the grand vin. Plump and very classically of the appellation, with dark and lighter berry fruits – cassis and blackberry, loganberry and raspberry. A little walnut oil. A wild herbal note too. I love how the fruit profile seems to turn, mid-palate, from berries to cherries. This is wonderful on the finish – all chewy grape skins and cherry skins. The florality is all that is left in the empty glass.

The Wine Cellar Insider

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byJeff Levethe5/6/2024

Chocolate, flowers, cherries, mint, and cigar wrapper opens the perfume. The medium-bodied palate is even better with its silky, fresh, soft, expression of Cabernet. The wine finishes with a touch of salt, which only makes you want to take another sip. The wine blends 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot, and 5% Cabernet Franc. 13% ABV. Drink from 2025-2040. 92-94 Pts.

Vinous

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byAntonio Gallonithe4/30/2024

The 2023 Réserve de la Comtesse is fabulous. This is the first vintage in which Cabernet Sauvignon drives the blend, the result of extensive replanting over the years and vines that are now old enough to be used here. Among other things, that means the Réserve is more closely aligned with the Grand Vin in style, starting in the vineyard. Potent and explosive, the 2023 offers up a heady mélange of dark fruit, leather, spice, grilled herbs and lavender. It’s a stellar wine in every way. Tasted three times.

Vinous

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byNeal Martinthe4/29/2024

The 2023 Réserve de la Comtesse has a lovely bouquet, discrete initially, then opening with cassis and light violet fruit. It never shouts too loudly at this early stage. The palate is medium-bodied with crisp tannins on the entry. There’s also a stronger graphite element than I have noticed in recent vintages, due to the higher percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon (60%). This is a classically styled Réserve.

Falstaff

byPeter Moserthe4/29/2024

Dark ruby, purple reflections, delicate edge brightening. Delicately floral, a hint of heart cherry, plum, candied orange zest. Juicy, elegant, red berry nuances, delicate tannins, fresh and mineral, salty aftertaste, a light-footed food companion.

Wine Advocate

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byWilliam Kelleythe4/26/2024

A terrific second wine, the 2023 Resèrve de la Comtesse wafts from the glass with a pure bouquet of blackcurrants, dark berries, lilac and pencil shavings. Medium to full-bodied, layered and velvety, it's sensual and vibrant, with melting tannins and a deep core of cool fruit framed by polished but present tannins. This blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot and 5% Cabernet Franc marks the 50th anniversary of this second wine's production.

Jamessuckling.com

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byJames Sucklingthe4/25/2024

I like the freshness and linear character to this second wine of Pichon Lalande. It's medium-bodied with creamy and polished tannins that are fine at the end. It is linked from start to finish. 60% cabernet sauvignon, 30% merlot, 5% cabernet franc and 5% petit verdot.

Information:	Details:
Couleur	Rouge
Cépages	Cabernet Sauvignon 60 % Merlot 30 % Cabernet Franc 5 % Petit Verdot 5 %
Appellation	Pauillac
Millesime	2023
Contenance	Bouteille (75 cl)

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Couleur

Rouge

Cépages

Cabernet Sauvignon 60 %
Merlot 30 %
Cabernet Franc 5 %
Petit Verdot 5 %

Appellation

Pauillac

Millesime

2023

Contenance

Bouteille (75 cl)

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