Chateau Pichon Longueville - Pauillac Reserve of the Comtesse 2014

Le Point

14,5-15 / 20

byJacques Dupontthe5/21/2015

Fruits noirs, âtre, mûre, bouche ronde, bien souple, fruitée, gourmande, finale relevée mais bon fruit. 

Vinous

90-92 / 100

byAntonio Gallonithe5/11/2015

The 2014 Reserve de La Comtesse is quite soft and lush in this vintage, in part because of the large presence of Merlot. Dark red cherry, plum, new leather, spices and cloves are super-expressive. Dried flowers, smoke, pencil shavings and dark spices reappear on the open-knit, resonant finish. With time in the glass, the Reserve finds more gracious dimensions of expression, with redder tonalities of fruit intermingled with spice that come forward. I imagine the 2014 will drink well pretty much upon release, as it is already quite open. The blend is 59% Cabernet Sauvignon and 41% Merlot.

The Wine Cellar Insider

87-89 / 100

byJeff Levethe5/5/2015

An approachable, medium-bodied, soft, polished wine with the taste of sweet plums and cherries and a forward drinking charm. 87-89 Pts

Wine Advocate

90-92 / 100

byNeal Martinthe4/30/2015

The Réserve de la Comtesse 2014 is a blend of 51% Cabernet Sauvignon and 41% Merlot that comes from a selection made in the winery through blind tastings, including 6% vin de presse. It has a tightly-wound, graphite-scented bouquet that would actually suggest a higher proportion of Cabernet Sauvignon then there actually is. The palate is medium-bodied with edgy, chalky tannin on the entry with plenty of dark berry fruit. There is an insistent grip on the finish that does not offer enormous persistence, but you have the sense of coiled-up energy and so it may gain more depth and breadth throughout its élevage. The black pepper note on the aftertaste is an added bonus.

Asian Palate

90 / 100

byJeannie Cho Lee MWthe4/20/2015

Lively and delicious with mixed red berry flavors. Lifted and fresh, the Reserve in 2014 is filled with fresh mixed berries and silky tannins. This was a long harvest so the grapes gained layers of flavors over a long period of time. Perfectly ripe and fresh.

Jancis Robinson

16,5 / 20

byJancis Robinsonthe4/17/2015

59% Cabernet Sauvignon, 41% Merlot. 25% new oak. 
Very deep purple. Great focus and juiciness. Lots of sinew but very glamorous. Pretty damn good for a second wine! Just the dryness and slight shortness on the finish lets it down but the beginning of the tasting experience is wonderful. 

Decanter.com

16,75 / 20

bySteven Spurrierthe4/17/2015

Good supple wine – an open and feminine Pauillac showing lovely juicy fruit that will firm up well. Drink: 2018-2024 (89)

Jamessuckling.com

91-92 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe4/10/2015

There’s a creamy texture to this second wine with tar, blackberry and currant character. Full and integrated with juicy fruits and a long finish. An excellent second wine.

timatkin.com

93 / 100

byTim Atkin MWthe4/7/2015

René Gabriel

17 / 20

byRené Gabrielthe4/1/2015

Tiefes Purpur, satt in der Mitte, Granatschimmer am Rand. Fein milchiges, holundriges Bouquet, völlig offen und mit ansprechender Aromatik. Cremiger Gaumen mit viel Charme. Da kann man schon beim ersten Kontakt in ein paar Jahren enorm viel Spass daran haben. 17/20 2018 – 2029

Wine Spectator

88-91 / 100

byJames Molesworththe3/31/2015

The cassis bush and tobacco leaf notes spike a medium-weight core of red and black currant fruit. A hint of iron keeps this grounded in terroir, but this remains
generally accessible in feel.