Chateau Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande, 2eme Cru Classe, Pauillac 2007

"The aromatics have started to open up nicely. Hints of sweet tobacco, sage and herb all lift from the glass. The 2007 is not a big wine, but instead makes a compelling case for itself with striking aromatic intensity, silky tannins and that most elusive quality of all: balance. This is very nicely done, especially within the context of a year marked by a cool and wet summer." - Antonio Galloni