1985 CHÂTEAU PICHON LONGUEVILLE COMTESSE DE LALANDE 1985

(11-1997)
Still incredibly youthful. Exhibits fabulous aromas of fresh fruit, minerals and chocolate with a hint of spice. Full-bodied and concentrated, with loads of fruit and tannins. Better after 2000.

(Ed 1998)
The 1985 Pichon Lalande is an outstanding wine, but I do not think it reaches the same level of quality as the 1989, 1986, 1983, 1982, or 1978. It has a deep ruby color and a ripe, oaky, curranty bouquet with a trace of herbaceousness. On the palate, the wine is rich, elegant, supple, and not unlike the style of either the 1979 or 1981. It is a lovely wine.

(10-2000)
A distinctive, scented, elegant, soft, ripe, earthly nose, explosively lovely after 30 minutes in the glass.