Pichon-Longueville Comtesse de Lalande - 1981 (750ml) Jumilla fleshy pinot that will aggravate

fleshy pinot that will aggravate Burgundy purists

lively wine

while the wine is less restrained yet still exuberant and impressive

and stunning length and purity

persistent effervescence

Pichon-Longueville Comtesse de Lalande - 1981 (750ml) Jumilla fleshy pinot that will aggravateThis has always been one of the sexiest, most delicious wines from the 1981 vintage. It still possesses a dark ruby purple color. While the 1981 is less powerful than the 1982 and 1983, it reveals copious quantities of sweet black currant fruit, good flesh for the vintage, and a pure, nicely textured and balanced style. This wine remains vibrant and youthful. Anticipated maturity: Now 2002. Last tasted 6 97 Robert Parker 89 points