1992 Pichon Comtesse
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Rather overtly herbal and oaky, but shows some good plum and earth character. Medium-bodied, with medium tannins and a decent finish. Drink up.--Pichon-Lalande vertical.James Suckling, Wine Spectator 1997
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The 1992 is the most disappointing wine made at this estate in nearly a decade. The wine reveals medium ruby color, a disjointed, awkward personality with compact, attenuated flavors, a stewed, tannic character, and harsh tannin in the short finish. The color is sound, but there is no charm or ripe fruit, resulting in a wine that is all structure, tannin, and alcohol. Three tastings after bottling, with nearly identical notes to those from cask tastings, confirm this wine's performance. Dec 1994, www.robertparker.com
About the producer
Ch. Pichon Comtesse is one of the stars of Pauillac, and one of the original "Super Seconds" in Bordeaux. Classed as a Deuxième Cru Classé in the 1855 Bordeaux classification, it is widely recognised that Pichon Comtesse can not only match First Growths, but occasionally outperform them.