CHATEAU PICHON LONGUEVILLE COMTESSE LALANDE 2EME GRAND CRU CLASSE, PAUILLAC 2009

The nose is ripe, with its licorice, truffle, earth, red cherry, spice box and floral notes. On the palate, the wine is silky, fresh, supple, and sweet. The fruit is developing a better sense of purity on the mid palate and in the finish. A bit more time should add more complexity, softness and could merit an even higher score.