Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse 3 magnums 2019

The Estate

Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse 2019 — Pauillac’s Nearly First Growth

Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande stands as one of Bordeaux’s most revered estates, long celebrated as a “super second” growth whose wines consistently rival the First Growths of Pauillac. Indeed, the château’s storied history dates back to 1850, when the original Pichon Longueville estate was divided, with this portion inherited by Virginie de Pichon Longueville, Comtesse de Lalande. Moreover, the estate’s 89 hectares of vineyards occupy an exceptional position in Pauillac, with plots bordering Saint-Julien that lend the wines their characteristic elegance and finesse.

Since 2007, the Rouzaud family of Champagne Louis Roederer has steered the estate to even greater heights under the direction of winemaker Nicolas Glumineau. Consequently, recent vintages have achieved remarkable critical acclaim, with the 2019 hailed as one of the wines of the vintage by leading critics. This lot of three magnums represents an exceptional opportunity for collectors seeking to cellar this benchmark Pauillac in a format that ensures optimal ageing potential.

This Lot

Available as 3 magnums — ideal for collectors and long-term cellaring.

Terroir & Grapes

Gravelly Excellence on the Médoc’s Left Bank

The vineyards of Pichon Comtesse lie on deep Günzian gravel beds interspersed with clay, a terroir that provides exceptional drainage while retaining sufficient moisture for slow, even ripening. Furthermore, the estate’s position at the southern edge of Pauillac, adjacent to Saint-Julien, imparts a signature refinement and silky texture rarely found in neighbouring properties. The 2019 blend comprises 71% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Merlot, and 6% Cabernet Franc, a composition that reflects both the classic Pauillac structure and the estate’s characteristic elegance.

Vinification & Ageing

Precision and Patience in the Cellar

Nicolas Glumineau employs meticulous parcel-by-parcel vinification, fermenting each plot separately in temperature-controlled stainless steel and concrete tanks to preserve terroir expression. Moreover, gentle extraction techniques ensure the wines develop their characteristic velvety texture without excessive tannin extraction. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes malolactic conversion before being transferred to oak barrels for élevage.

The 2019 vintage matured for approximately 18 months in French oak barriques, with a judicious proportion of new wood that enhances complexity while allowing the fruit to shine. Consequently, the wine achieves a seamless integration of oak, fruit, and tannin, with the structural backbone to age gracefully for decades. Additionally, the estate’s gravity-fed cellars and non-interventionist philosophy ensure the wine’s natural elegance remains intact throughout the élevage process.

Vintage Character

2019 — A Brilliant Year for Pauillac

The 2019 vintage delivered exceptional conditions across Pauillac, with a warm, dry summer ensuring optimal phenolic ripeness while preserving freshness and aromatics. Indeed, the growing season progressed with remarkable consistency, allowing winemakers to achieve perfect balance between power and refinement. Furthermore, the vintage produced wines of extraordinary depth, with rich dark fruit concentration, velvet tannins, and sophisticated structure built for long-term cellaring. Consequently, critics have hailed 2019 as one of the greatest modern Bordeaux vintages, with Pauillac producing some of its finest wines from First Growths to Cru Bourgeois estates alike.

Tasting Notes

Voluptuous Elegance in Every Glass

The Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse 2019 opens with an alluring bouquet of crème de cassis, graphite, and lead pencil shavings, layered with notes of damp earth, tobacco leaf, and fresh blackcurrants. On the palate, the wine reveals remarkable depth and completeness, with a broad, velvety attack that leads to a multidimensional core of succulent black fruit. Moreover, the texture proves utterly seamless, with beautifully integrated tannins that coat the palate without weight or harshness. The finish extends with impressive persistence, showcasing the wine’s impeccable balance between power and finesse, structure and elegance—a signature of this exceptional estate.

“Full-bodied, deep and complete, velvety and seamless… one of the wines of the vintage.”

Service & Pairing

Cellar, Decant, and Savour

Although approachable in its youth, this wine will reward patient cellaring, reaching optimal maturity from 2028 onwards and evolving gracefully through mid-century. Meanwhile, if opened now, decant for at least two to three hours to allow the complex aromatics to unfold fully. Serve in generous Bordeaux glasses at 16–18°C to showcase the wine’s layered bouquet and velvety texture. Pair with classic haute cuisine: roasted rack of lamb with herb crust, côte de bœuf with bone marrow, or aged Comté and truffle-laced dishes. Moreover, the wine’s elegance and finesse make it an ideal companion for game birds, duck breast with cherry reduction, or mushroom-based preparations that echo its earthy complexity.

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