2022 Pichon Comtesse Reserve

JS 96 jamessuckling.com, April 2023 (JS 95-96 points) The density of fruit is serious with blackcurrants, black berries, crushed stone and coffee beans. Yet it’s not heavy and overdone. The palate is full and rich, but also agile and weightless, with tannins that are spread and pretty.  TWI 94 The Wine Independent, May 2023 (92-94 points) The 2022 Pichon Comtesse Reserve is made from 54% Cabernet Sauvignon, 34% Merlot, 10% Petit Verdot, and 2% Cabernet Franc. Deep garnet-purple in color, it comes bounding out of the glass with exuberant scents of juicy black plums, blackberry pie, and boysenberry preserves, plus hints of black cherries, cedar chest, and lavender. The medium to full-bodied palate coats the mouth with perfumed black fruit preserves, supported by plush tannins and just enough freshness, finishing on an earthy note. pH 3.8.  WA 93 Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, April 2023 (WA 91-93 points) Like a number of second wines from the best classified growths, the 2