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                                | Tradename:Réserve de la Comtesse 2003 |  
                                | Item No.:FBPa088 |  
                                | Grape Varieties:Cabernet Sauvignon,Merlot,Petit Verdot,Cabernet Franc |  
                                | Classification:2nd Growth 1855 Chateau Pichon Lalande (2nd label) |  
                                | Appellation:Pauillac |  
                                | Alcohol:12.5% |  
                                | Specification:750ml |  
                                | Decanting time: | Original Bottle:1.5 hours |  
                                |  | Decanter:40 minutes |  
                                | Scores: | Robert Parker:88 Wine Spectator:84
 
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                                | Tasting Note: | Wine Advocate #164(4/2006)  Rating: 88 points  Drink: 2006-2016 The only time I tasted the 2003 Reserve de la Comtesse out of bottle, it was somewhat monolithic and superficial, but charming and well-endowed. A 46% Merlot, 44% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc cuvee, it is well-made and can be over the next 8-10 years. -Robert Parker
 
 Wine Spectator (3/31/2006)   Score: 84
 Aromas of currants, berries and light tobacco follow through to a medium-bodied palate, with light cedar and earth. Good but not exciting. Second wine of Pichon-Lalande. Best after 2007. –JS
 
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                                | Food Match: | Western food: Goose/duck,poultry,game,grillded meat. 
 Chinese food: Roast duck/goose,grilled lamb, roasted suckling pigeon,Spicy shrimps and crabs,dried or smoked meats,braised fish.
 
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