1985 Pichon Lalande
France - Bordeaux - Pauillac
Bordeaux Blend
Still
Still
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Producer Notes
Château Pichon Lalande, known as one of the greatest Bordeaux vineyards, has been maintained by the same family for more than 250 years. Located in the Appéllation Pauillac Controlée, it was deemed a Second Growth wine estate during Bordeaux Classification of 1855. Its location between the Gironde estuary and the Atlantic Ocean is ideal for growing grapes. These two masses of water help... More »
Professional Reviews
- Source
- Bordeaux Book(1998)
The 1985 Pichon Lalande is an outstanding wine, but I do not think it reaches the same level of quality as the 1989, 1986, 1983, 1982, or 1978. It has a deep ruby color and a ripe, oaky, curranty bouquet with a trace of herbaceousness. On the palate, the wine is rich, elegant, supple, and not unlike the style of either the 1979 or 1981. It is a lovely wine. Last tasted, 9/90.
- Source
- Wine Spectator
Still incredibly youthful. Exhibits fabulous aromas of fresh fruit, minerals and chocolate with a hint of spice. Full-bodied and concentrated, with loads of fruit and tannins. --Pichon-Lalande vertical.
Community Tasting Notes
- Author
- Sheky
- Site / Blog
- Trust Rating
- 86%
- Tasted On
- 10/23/2009
light nose, surprisingly unrefined taste. Dead average and disappointing for what I expected. way past its drinking prime.
- Author
- serge
- Site / Blog
- Trust Rating
- 92%
- Tasted On
- 03/06/2009
Slightly too old
- Author
- George C
- Site / Blog
- Tasted On
- 02/14/2009
- Drink Dates
ready to drink
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