PICHON LALANDE, Pauillac 1970 Champagne 100 points James Suckling

100 points James Suckling

The nose is fresh and inviting with poppy red fruit

one nicked label

I know this is a Kiwi bottle…but hear me out

as in so many Sauvignon Blancs

PICHON LALANDE, Pauillac 1970 Champagne 100 points James Sucklingbase of neck; damp stained labels 94 points John Gilman Our bottle of the 1970 Pichon Lalande at our vertical tasting in September was outstanding and I fear that I could have given it even more time in decanter to fully blossom before serving. I have drunk a lot of this vintage of Pichon over the years and it remains one of my absolute favorite Mdocs from this lovely year. The bouquet is deep, black fruity and it now has a nice touch of meatiness to