Robert Parker quoted (Feb 98)
What sumptuous pleasures await those who purchase either the 1996 or 1995 Pichon-Lalande. It is hard to choose a favorite, although the 1995 is
Robert Parker (Apr 2014)
The dark ruby/plum-colored 2011 Pichon Longueville, Comtesse de Lalande is an elegant, suave, medium-bodied effort with abundant black cherry and red and black currant fruit.
Robert Parker quoted (Apr 99)
I was shocked by how backward the 1996 Pontet-Canet was on the three occasions I tasted it in January. This wine possesses superb potential,
Robert Parker quoted (Feb97)
Readers should take note that the Tesseron family is making major efforts to rebuild the image of Pontet-Canet and establish it as one of the
Robert Parker quoted (Jun07)
Backward and powerful for the vintage, this blue/purple-colored 2004 exhibits classic creme de cassis, smoke, incense, and spring flower characteristics. Medium to full-bodied, dense, and
Robert Parker quoted (May11)
A candidate for the “wine of the vintage,†Pontet Canet’s 2008 boasts an opaque purple color as well as copious aromas of sweet blueberries, blackberries
Robert Parker quoted (Oct03)
In my report on the 2000 vintage in issue #146 (dated 4-23-03), I forgot to include my review of the 2000 Potensac. It is a
Robert Parker quoted (Jun07)
A sleeper of the vintage, the deep ruby/purple-tinged 2004 Prieure-Lichine is all about finesse and flavor intensity. Not a blockbuster, but rather a wine of
Robert Parker quoted (jAN03)
An underwhelming effort for sure, this medium-bodied wine exhibits a moderately garnet color and a sweet nose of dusty red fruits intermixed with some balsam
Pyramid Valley is a fantastic fairly new label. Owners are Mike and Claudia Weersing who have planted a fabulous new vineyard in North Canterbury, which is biodynamically farmed.