„Wie ein perfekter C-Dur-Akkord in einer leeren Kathedrale“ schreibt der führende Bordeaux-Kritiker unserer Tage, Neal Martin, und sagt voraus, dass dieser Wein die Premiers des Jahrgangs herausfordert. Damit legt dieser wohl beliebteste aller Super Seconds nach dem genialen 2019er erneut einen der Stars des Jahrgangs vor.
Jeb Dunnuck: "An estate that has been on fire of late, the 2020 Château Pichon-Longueville Comtesse De Lalande is another brilliant wine in a succession of brilliant wines. Revealing a dense purple hue as well as full-bodied aromas and flavors of blac currants, scorched earth, tobacco leaf, and violets, it hits the palate with an expansive, rich, yet pure, precise texture that carries fabulous tannins, perfect balance, and a stacked mid-palate. Based on 77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Merlot, and 6% Cabernet Franc, it's an incredible wine that's going to flirt with perfection and is unquestionably one of the finest, if not the finest, Left Banks in the vintage. Bravo. Tasted twice." (98-100)
James Suckling: "This is extremely structured, but with a level of polish and refinement that highlights the excellence of the terroir. Very long and expansive on the palate, showing class and beauty. Powerful, yet comes across refined and curated at the end. Lovely texture." (97-98)