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Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande
Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande ( Pichon Lalande) is the best second Growth Chateau in Pauillac. The style of wine Pichon Lalande is atypical of Pauillac, generous amount of Merlot in the blend with a moderate use of new oak, one can say it is a feminine Pauillac. Originally Comtesse de Lalande was part of a large property called Chateau Pichon Longueville, since the death of Baron Joseph de Longueville Lalande in 1850, the property was divided into two Chateaux, Chateau Pichon Longueville Baron and Chateau Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande. Since then, Chateau Pichon Lalande stayed in the same family for more than 250 years. In 2007, May-Eliane de Lencquesaing…
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Domaine Comte Armand Pommard 1er Cru Clos Des Epeneaux
Domaine des Epeneaux (also known as Domaine Comte Armand) acquired its name from the vineyard Clos Des Epeneaux, a Premier Cru Monopole vineyard in Pommard. Since 1850, the estate has been a one vineyard domaine until 1994, where a few vineyards added into their portfolio. The current Comte Armand owner is Vicomte Gabriel Armand, a lawyer in Paris Domaine des Epeneaux is known for their monopole vineyard, Clos Des Epeneaux. It is one of the most highly prized Premier Cru vineyards in Pommard situated within Les Grands Epenots and Les Petits Epenots. This 5.3 ha vineyard is located within Les Grands Epenots, planted 100% Pinot Noir. It is one of the…
