Chateau Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande, Pauillac, France 2012 Carema The intense flavors of ripe

The intense flavors of ripe raspberries and peaches are combined with a zest of candied lemon that ends in a juicy and pleasant acidity resulting in a lip-smacking finish

This really stands out for its detail and expression—it's as if the volume was turned up yet the definition preserved

Its balance plays on the freshness

of "personality"

it’s another stunning value

Chateau Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande, Pauillac, France 2012 Carema The intense flavors of ripeIntense black currant fruitiness makes this wine unabashedly forward. The palate bears weighty tannins behind that fruit, resulting in a wine that is already quite balanced and structured.