59% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petit Verdot

Robert Parker: 90, Neal Martin: 88/90, James Suckling: 92

Robert Parker: The grande dame, the 2012 Pichon Lalande represents only 50% of their harvest production. It has soft, round tannins, endearing elegance, and up-front fruit. It is not a blockbuster, but its lush, richly fruity style is charming and seductive, with raspberry, blueberry, mocha and blackcurrant fruit and a deep ruby/purple color. This medium-bodied, supple-textured wine is surprisingly precocious and forward, and therefore best drunk over the next 15 years.