Chateau Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande, Pauillac, France 2019 Château Giscours with earthiness and abundant tannins

with earthiness and abundant tannins and more backward than the approachable and juicy 2019 I tasted next to it

The fresh palate is relatively spicy on the entry and very well balanced

its deep purple/plum color is followed by a smorgasbord of black raspberry and kirsch like fruits

characterized by intense and persistent notes of violets

This is the first year Kokomo Winery has released a rosé via its Breaking Bread label

Chateau Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande, Pauillac, France 2019 Château Giscours with earthiness and abundant tanninsA Second Growth of Pauillac and one of the Medoc's great estates. The 2019 Comtesse is exceptional cassis, violet and graphite with extraordinary depth, silk and length.