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Score 91-92/100 · Jeannie Cho Lee MW

The 2010 Reserve de la Comtesse has a fairly deep ruby hue, and aromas of fresh blackberries, cedar and a hint of violets. Made in a gentle delicate style, this second wine from Pichon Lalande successfully captures the very aromatic, perfumed flavours characteristic of this vintage. Jeannie Cho Lee MW asianpalate.com

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91
91/100

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92
91-92/100

Jeannie Cho Lee MW

91
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James Suckling

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90 - 91 points
James Suckling
Score 90-91/100 · James Suckling

This starts up slowly and moves on with speed. Super fine tannins and a mineral and flower and spice. Full and silky. Second wine of Pichon. James Suckling, jamessuckling.com

90 - 92 points
Neal Martin
Score 90-92/100 · Neal Martin

A blend of 51% Cabernet Sauvignon and 46% Merlot, delivering 13.4% alcohol with a pH of 3.76 the Reserve has a relatively luscious, generous, Margaux-like bouquet thanks to its floral nature. Good definition and vigour. The palate is medium-bodied with a very tannic, cedar and graphite infused entry thanks to the Cabernet, quite strict and linear, very good weight (the most I have ever seen of a Reserve) with a slightly foursquare finish. Drink 2014-2025. Tasted March 2011. Neal Martin, eRobertParker.com

16 points
Jancis Robinson MW
Score 16/20 · Jancis Robinson MW

Very dark but not that purple. Intense and flattering – on the nose anyway. Creamy texture. This would be a lovely introduction to the vintage. Just a little dry and drying on the end but it’s gorgeous on the front palate. Odd that they are serving a sample drawn 4 Apr on 7 Apr at the chateau - even though it is in decent nick. I think the frontal charm would flatter enormously. Sweetness and flattery. Jancis Robinson, jancisrobinson.com

About the producer

Château Pichon Comtesse
Pichon Comtesse

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.

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