1975 CHÂTEAU PICHON LONGUEVILLE COMTESSE DE LALANDE 1975

(02-1996)
This wine reached full maturity early and has taken on an increasing amount of amberorange. It exhibits a dusty, herbaceous side as it sits in the glass. Although the wine is beginning to dry out, it is still an excellent claret, with classic, cedary, curranty fruit, combined with herbs and spices. Medium-bodied, with some sweetness on the attack, the wine narrows out and tastes more compressed and compact after it sits in the glass for 5-10 minutes.

(06-2000)
Remarkably good for a '75 -rich, flavoury, full of fruit, its tannin completely submerged.

(11-1997)
Slightly tough, but a damn nice glass of red. Ruby-garnet in color, with tobacco, cedar and fruit aromas and flavors. Medium- to full-bodied with full, velvety tannins and ripe fruit. Will improve with age.