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It has a very succinct bouquet, one that is almost understated at first, gradually unfolding with blackberry, cedar and graphite scents, in the vein of say the 1986 or 1996 Pichon Lalande of the past. I tasted from a new oak barrel and the final blend will include around 60% new wood and 40% one year old, which is something I took into account. The alcohol level is 13.32% and a pH of 3.76. The 2016 Pichon-Longueville Comtesse de Lalande is a blend of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 21% Merlot and 4% Cabernet Franc (compare that to the 2010 that had 66% Cabernet Sauvignon, for example-that should give you some pointers).
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11166fe81142afc18593181d6269c740 September and October, dry and very sunny, guaranteed excellent maturation conditions and the optimal maturity of each plot could be reached stretching the VENDANGES from September 20th to October 20th. 11166fe81142afc18593181d6269c740 The TRUTH, late, is slow to generalize and extends until August 23 for the Petit Verdot. 11166fe81142afc18593181d6269c740 The excess water from the previous months is quickly reabsorbed and the development of the diseases is stopped. 11166fe81142afc18593181d6269c740 FLOWERING arrives a little late and becomes widespread around June 10 while a very dry summer settles permanently from June 20.
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11166fe81142afc18593181d6269c740 The vegetative development is slowed down and a strong Mildew pressure sets in. Countess of Lalande - Château Pichon Longueville - Pauillac 2016 11166fe81142afc18593181d6269c740Įarly departure IN March followed by two months quite cool and wet.
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