2024 Ch Reserve de la Comtesse, Pauillac

DUE OCT/NOV 2027

A lighter vintage but juicy and refined, showing lots of crunch and freshness. Healthy tannins are firm and lightly chewy with medium body and an al dente finish. 72% cabernet sauvignon, 24% merlot and 4% cabernet franc.

92-93 points jamessuckling.com

A blend of 72% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Merlot and 4% Cabernet Franc, the 2024 Resèrve de la Comtesse offers up aromas of minty cassis, plums and licorice, followed by a medium-bodied, ample and velvety palate that emphasizes upfront charm.

87-89 points robertparker.com

 A blend of 72% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Merlot, and 4% Cabernet Franc, the 2024 Pichon Comtesse Reserve is deep purple-hued and reveals a charming, forward style in its darker cherry, currants, smoky tobacco, and gravelly earth aromatics. It's medium-bodied and has a supple yet nicely textured, balanced mouthfeel. It's a solid second wine that will offer plenty of pleasure right out of the gate. The 2024 hit 12.7% alcohol, 3.7 pH, and 65 IPT.

89-91 points jebdunnuck.com

Unusually austere on the opening for this highly consistent wine, but things builds slowly but surely, expanding through the mid palate to show chalk, crayon, cassis and cocoa bean, grilled herbs. 48% of overall production in the Pichon Comtesse Reserve, 3.7 pH. IPT 65, 50% new oak for ageing, 15% press wine.

92 points janeanson.com