🍷 Red Wine – Pauillac
La Réserve de La Comtesse 2012 – Second Wine of Château Pichon Comtesse: Balance & Refinement
The second wine of the prestigious estate founded in 1689 by Joseph de Pichon Longueville, La Réserve de La Comtesse pays homage to Virginie, Countess of Lalande. Coming from the same terroir as the grand vin, it represents between 20% and 50% of the production, depending on the vintage.
🔍 Main features:
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Name : The Countess's Reserve
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Appellation : AOC Pauillac, Bordeaux
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Vintage : 2012
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Capacity : 75 cl
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Grape varieties : 64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot.
👁️ Wine profile:
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Eye : Deep ruby – elegant and expressive.
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Nose : Aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, plum, accompanied by liquorice, mineral notes and woody touches (cocoa, smoke).
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Palate : Medium-bodied, creamy and seductive in texture. You'll find supple tannins, elegant freshness, and a smooth finish of strawberry and blackcurrant.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings:
To be enjoyed with:
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Roast lamb, grilled red meat, roast duck.
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Character cheeses or forest risotto.
Suggestion : a friendly dinner or a refined meal with gourmet and balanced flavors.
🕰️ Consumption & Service:
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Serving temperature : 16–18°C.
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Preparation : Decant for 30 minutes to 1 hour to release the aromas.
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Cellar potential : Already very pleasant now, with possible evolution until 2028–2032.
🌿 Commitment & Terroir:
This historic 87-hectare vineyard, founded in 1689, has been elegantly managed by the women's lineage, from Virginie to her heirs. The second wine benefits from the same sustainable practices, rare for a Pauillac, and faithfully reflects the noble terroir of Pichon Comtesse.
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