Chateau Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande
1979RedCabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit VerdotPauillac, Bordeaux, France
Pichon Comtesse is one of the top estates in Pauillac, the Bordeaux village famous for powerful red wines. The 1979 is a quieter vintage, but this estate consistently punches above its official ranking — it sits just below the very top tier yet often outperforms neighbors that cost more.
The numbers
Drink windowAt peak (1989–2030)
Typical retail~$175
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