I tasted the 2010 Pichon Lalande on three separate occasions, two consistent and one that underperformed, hence the question mark. A blend of 66% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc and 3% Petit Verdot, it reveals an opaque purple color as well as a thick, unctuous style with fresh blackberry and cassis fruit intermixed with hints of graphite, herbs and coffee. The vintage’s tell-tale minerality is present in this structured, tannic, backward effort. It will require 5-6 years of cellaring and should age for 25-30 years. 92-95+ points

A blend of 66% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc and 3% Petit Verdot. The Cabernet Sauvignon dominates the nose with blackberry, rose petal, pencil box and a touch of cedar all with very fine definition. The palate is silky smooth on the entry, very harmonious and focused, fine mineralité coming through, sensual and velvety towards the ripe finish. Extremely pure but powerful, this is a precise, brilliantly executed Pichon-Lalande. I bet Sylvie Cazes is hoping that all vintages will be like this. Drink 2016-2040. Tasted March 2011. 95-97 points

I have sampled it on two separate occasions with very different results each time. Here are my tasting notes from the tasting that took place at the château along with a marked down score. Delicate nose of mature fruits. Juicy on entry then velvety and a little denser than usual on the palate. Mellow on finish. Good length. A blend of 66% cabernet sauvignon, 24% merlot, 7% cabernet franc and 3% petit verdot. Alcohol content . 13°6 - pH levels . 3.73 - IPT . 73. 90 points