the 2012 Pichon Lalande is a wine of pure and total seduction

There is outstanding concentration and muscle to the punchy medium weight plus flavors that conclude in a beautifully long and notably firm finish of focused power and seriously good depth

displaying raspberry and redcurrant aromas

The straight Pira is quite delicate

the 2008 Blanc de Blancs unfurls in the glass with an expressive bouquet of freshly baked bread

Francois Cotat, Sancerre Monts Damnes Vintage:2019 the 2012 Pichon Lalande isLight yellow. Sumptuous nose shows ripe pear, yellow plum and woodsmoke. Rich, slightly sweet pear and pit fruit flavors are held firm by a bitter lemon zest quality that packs a real punch. The finish lingers with excellent persistence, boasting a touch of talc, salty quinine and anise on the back of the palate. Joel B. Payne