| Region | |
|---|---|
| Subregion | France > Bordeaux > Left Bank > Pauillac |
| Colour | Red |
| Type | Still |
Half of the production went into the second wine, the 2012 Reserve de la Comtesse (64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Merlot and 5% Petit Verdot). It is a medium-bodied, pleasant, creamy, seductive effort. While it does not possess a great deal of depth, it reveals a dark ruby color, attractive smoky, black currant and plum-like notes and light tannin.
Tasted en primeur at the château. This was tasted from a new oak sample although the finished blend will have one-third new oak. A blend of 64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Merlot and 5% Petit Verdot, the Reserve de la Comtesse has a fleshy ripe, relatively forward bouquet with floral scents emerging with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with fleshy ripe black tarry fruit. It is very approachable with a silky smooth texture, although it needs more backbone and tension towards the finish. Tasted April 2013.
The team at Pichon-Comtesse did two green harvests in 2012, as well as an enormous
amount of selection, to arrive at this level of quality. This is a very accomplished second
wine, with notes of graphite and green pepper, focused, minerally acidity, good oak
integration and cassis freshness.
Drink: 2018-28
