Pichon Lalande 2009 Subscription and sometimes a hint of

and sometimes a hint of earthiness

Commonly used in Asian dishes like bak kut teh or slow-boiled soups

but he does it year in and year out

Here is one of the finest examples that I have encountered

it finishes a tad hard

Pichon Lalande 2009 Subscription and sometimes a hint ofDeep garnet colored, the 2009 Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande is a little reticent to begin, slowly giving way to notions of warm black cherries, blackcurrant cordial, stewed plums and sauted herbs with hints of damp soil, tobacco and beef drippings. Medium to full bodied, the palate is packed with tightly wound black fruit and earthy layers, framed by ripe, fine grained tannins and lovely freshness making for a long, lively finish. Classic! RP