1973 Pichon Lalande Pauillac

1973 Pichon Lalande Pauillac

SOFT AND GENTLE
Although 1973 was a poor vintage, not many wines produced at a Pichon Lalande level; I can only recall Cheval Blanc Saint Emilion being one of them. Most Bordeaux were easily forgotten. From the color, I could tell this was an aged wine, with pretty orange hue.  With a whiff , beautiful aromas of red currants, cherry and raspberry. With a few twirls, the nose was still holding well. Opening a 1973 bottle, with 46 years ageing, the layers of complexity is still there; overall softer notes. The structure of tannin is light, acidity still good. The balance with fruit is round and gentle, very feminine. Wine that ages well, with lingering finish.