Ch Pichon-Longueville Comtesse de Lalande, Pauillac 2010
"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+ Robert Parker

"This reminds me of the excellent 1996 or 1986 PL. There’s a velvety and firm texture to this with a bright, citrus acidity and dark fruits. Full and super velvety and long. Racy and very pretty. Such power and clarity that shows the power and tenderness of PL. 66% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc, and 3% Petit Verdot."
- 94-95 Pts JamesSuckling.com

"Very sappy and intense, with mouthwatering acidity framing the cassis, violet and tobacco notes, followed by a supervibrant finish that features lots of cassis bush character. The Petit Verdot isn't as obvious on the nose as the 2000, which had 10 percent in the blend, but just as prevalent on the taut finish, where there's plenty of spice, drive and cut."
- 92-95 Pts Wine Spectator