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Pichon Lalande 1992
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Reviewed by: Robert M. Parker, Jr.
The 1992 is a return to the light, loosely-knit style of the 1990. Although the 1992 lacks concentration, the bouquet and attack are impressive. The wine falls off on the palate, with only tannin, alcohol, and acidity evident in the short, compressed finish.
Reviewed by: Neal Martin
Sweet red fruits on a perfumed, floral nose with a touch of warm alcohol. Very smooth and well-balanced on the palate where it shows its class. Well-integrated tannins with rustic fruits. This has 2-3 years in front of it. A good effort considering. Tasted May 2002.
Reviewed by: Robert M. Parker, Jr.
The 1992 is the most disappointing wine made at this estate in nearly a decade. The wine reveals medium ruby color, a disjointed, awkward personality with compact, attenuated flavors, a stewed, tannic character, and harsh tannin in the short finish. The color is sound, but there is no charm or ripe fruit, resulting in a wine that is all structure, tannin, and alcohol. Three tastings after bottling, with nearly identical notes to those from cask tastings, confirm this wine's performance.
About the Producer
Pichon Lalande is arguably the best known Super Second Pauillac for its quality consistency and quintessential Bordeaux claret expression. Neighbouring Chateau Latour and lying just right opposite Chateau Pichon Baron, Pichon Lalande, as its name suggests, has long seen extended female owner influence since the 1850s. Back in the 1850s, the original Pichon Lalande got broken down into two-fifth being renamed as Pichon Baron and three-fifth remaining as Pichon Lalande upon the passing of Baron Joseph de Pichon Longueville. The three-fifth was run by the three daughters of the Baron himself and over the course of a few years, Pichon Baron and Pichon Lalande took on distinctive styles - with the former being more a masculine expression and the latter, feminine. Female ownership and influence continued, with little interruption, till the modern days. Pichon Lalande's string of female leaders have contributed to the continuous modernization of Pichon Lalande's vineyards and cellars; as well as the doubling of vineyard area during the 1970s - 90s. Today, Pichon Lalande's feminine expression continues to prevail - whilst the team is placed under the leadership of a former opera singer turned winemaker gentleman named Nicolas Glumineau. Conversion to biodynamic viticulture (fully by year 2021), continuous investments in precision winemaking facilities see Pichon Lalande continue to be revered among leading critics. Pichon Lalande is planted to 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc and 3% Petit Verdot. It is the predominant Cabernet Sauvignon presence in Pichon Lalande's wines that make this wine such a capable representation of Pauillac's deep gravelly terroir.
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