Among the most sought-after signatures on the left bank, the Château Pichon Longueville, Comtesse de Lalande 2025 embodies the spirit of Pauillac in an expression of great precision. Born of a year of remarkable ripeness, this Deuxième Grand Cru Classé 1855 combines intensity and distinction, with a deep purple colour and a bouquet woven from black fruits and delicate floral essences. Its structure, upright and sensual, unfolds a generous texture without ever losing its thread of freshness. For lovers of wines with character, this 2025 promises a slow, luminous ascent, conceived for the long term and inspired tables.

Blend and winemaking

This Pauillac is built around a core of Cabernet Sauvignon representing about 81 to 83%, completed by Merlot at roughly 14 to 15% and a touch of Cabernet Franc near 3 to 4%. Maturation lasts approximately 18 months, with nearly 65% new barrels, in order to sculpt the texture, refine the tannin grain and preserve the purity of the fruit. The vineyard sits on gravelly ridges with sandy‑clay subsoils or Garonne gravels over clay, the mineral matrix emblematic of Pauillac that provides uprightness and depth. Owned by the Rouzaud family, Maison Louis Roederer, since 2007, the estate is continuing its conversion to organic farming, enhancing the nuanced expression of the terroir and the precision of the balances.

Tasting notes

• Appearance: Intense purple, deep luminous sheen that foreshadows great concentration.
• Nose: Blackcurrant and blackberry up front, supported by violet, rose and hints of rosewood, lemon verbena, with a trail of brown tobacco, tea and a touch of cedar and iris.
• Palate: Full, concentrated attack, ample texture with a powdered feel. The mid-palate radiates blackcurrant, lifted by tobacco nuances. The finish, long and precise, extends memories of black tea and cocoa, driven by a cleverly contained energy.

Serving temperature and advice

Serve in large glasses to release the aromatic range and the sap of the Cabernet. Generous aeration before service will reveal the floral and spicy layers while softening the tannic relief of youth. Store in a cellar, calm and protected from temperature fluctuations and light. Produced from a vintage destined for a magnificent evolution, this en primeur wine will round out in bottle and unfold its complexity over decades, offering an ever more nuanced reading of its terroir.

Food pairings

• Grilled red meats: côte de boeuf, aged ribeye, reduced jus.
• Feathered and hoofed game: partridge, pheasant, venison, with black-berry sauces.
• Characterful lamb: roasted rack, garden herbs, robust jus.
• Noble mushrooms: cepes and morels, pan-seared, with a hint of bitter cocoa.
• Mature cheeses: aged comté, extra-old mimolette, hard cheeses with a crumbly texture.

Occasions

Château Pichon Longueville, Comtesse de Lalande 2025 is the natural companion for:

• Gourmet dinners where conversation is matched to great wines.
• Precious occasions to celebrate when a bottle must carry the memory of the moment.
• Collectors’ cellars seeking long ageing and the refined expression of a benchmark Pauillac.

Details

• Name : Château Pichon Longueville, Comtesse de Lalande 2025
• Appellation : Pauillac AOC
• Classification : Deuxième Grand Cru Classé 1855
• Type : Red wine
• Vintage : 2025
• Blend : Cabernet Sauvignon 81 to 83 %, Merlot 14 to 15 %, Cabernet Franc 3 to 4 %
• Aging : about 18 months, 65 % new barrels
• Terroir : gravelly ridges, sandy‑clay subsoils or Garonne gravels over clay
• Ownership : Famille Rouzaud, Louis Roederer, since 2007
• Farming : conversion to organic farming
• Cellaring : several decades