Château Pichon Longueville (Comtesse de) Lalande 1999 is a silky, seductive and affordable introduction to the Lalande stable.

The Château is widely regarded as a 'Super Second' growth - a 2nd growth Bordeaux château operating at first growth quality level. Furthermore, if Bordeaux's châteaux were Las Vegas hotels (where a good chunk of Bordeaux is consumed!), Lafite would be the elegant Bellagio, Mouton-Rothschild the gregarious Caesar's Palace, while Pichon the slightly dated Stardust.

That said, the château's cellar stairs lead up to an enchanting roof-top garden with a sweeping panorama of Pauillac and Latour's famous tower.

"A delicate and refined red. Fresh aromas of raspberries and minerals follow through to a medium-bodied palate, with fine tannins and a delicate, refreshing finish." Wine Spectator  (March 2002)