Pichon Lalande other_regions California raisin and dried flower

California raisin and dried flower emerging

which is not surprising given the fact that the Chave family has more experience than just about anybody in the winemaking world (the domaine was founded in 1481 - nearly a decade before Christopher Columbus discovered America

The palate is very well balanced with supple but firm tannins framing the pure blackberry and bilberry fruit

Just dont tell anyone how good this La Tour Blanche is

candied flowers

Pichon Lalande other_regions California raisin and dried flowerAs it always is, the 2012 Pichon Lalande is a wine of pure and total seduction. The 2012 is neither the biggest nor most complex Pichon Lalande, but it is among the most pleasurable wine in this tasting, especially for near and medium term drinking. Silky and medium in body, with lovely brightness, the 2012 has so much to offer. Antonio Galloni