2019 Pichon Lalande    November 21, 2023

Enjoyed this first of six bottles with Max, Emily, Laura, Sarah and Estelle (in the peanut gallery). Decided I'll open one of these precious jewels each Thanksgiving time. Initially it is wound fairly tightly but with some nice hints of red fruits and traces of blue. The palate is surprisingly soft, with soft, well-integrated tannins. The finish goes on foreever with mostly red fruit notes and a little licorice, some fresh wood, forest and flowers. 

After 30 minutes in decanter, more black fruit hints and coffee. Perfect balance of acid, tannin and fruit. The accompaniment of tenderloin expertly cooked by Max with the wine is amazing! The long finish is the most impressive and though young, it's really quite drinkable--just as the '19 Pontet Canet was at RDV last summer.