With 12.4% alcohol, costing $16 (at the time when bought) now over $200, and scoring 18 points on the Dionysian scale of a possible 20, the 1970 Chateau Pichon Lalande was at peak.
The newer labels say: Chateau Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande. At 46 years old, the wine was as smooth as silk. It’s a great example of why we age wines.
It was brick red, with a brownish edge, filled with leather and hints of black fruits still remain. After decanting, it continued to open for another half hour and paired well with the meat. Dark, cool damp storage is needed to age wines over a decade. In vino veritas.
A great old wine can make any meal become something quite special. Steak, grilled onion, broccoli and squash all brought out more fruit in the old wine.
Leave a Reply