When I was in Paris earlier in the year, they had a fair amount of 2004 sitting on the shelf. This could be as a result of the huge Parker points given to the 05s. Now I would say that the 04s look really good and provide a huge amount of value. These are not flashy wines, like the 05s, but rather wines to savor and contemplate.
Chateau Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande 2004
The wine effortlessly flows, on a medium body, with a little mixed berry, pipe tobacco, kitchen herbs and spicy spring flowers. It is not a wine that will bowl you over, especially considering it really needs another 5 years in the cellar, but it will win you over with length and an old school claret feel. The tannins hang around for ages and add a flavour of dark chocolate which draws me in to the wonders of old. Everything is held together well with a huge ball of acidity providing a mouthwatering load of excitement.
Alcohol: 13%
Price: $280
Rated: 94++
Drink: 2016 - 2025
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