2016 Château Pichon Comtesse OWC6 (6 × 0.75 L) from Pauillac
An iconic Deuxième Grand Cru Classé in its original wooden case from a legendary Bordeaux vintage
The 2016 Château Pichon Comtesse OWC6 (6 × 0.75 L) ranks among the very best of Pauillac. Château Pichon-Longueville Comtesse de Lalande is a Deuxième Grand Cru Classé from the famous 1855 classification and is known worldwide for its elegant style, refined structure, and impressive aging potential. The original wooden case containing six bottles makes this edition particularly attractive to collectors and investors.
The 2016 vintage is considered one of the greatest Bordeaux vintages of the past decades. Thanks to ideal weather conditions, the result is a wine with exceptional concentration, perfect balance, and impressive aromatic precision. The blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot produces a classic Pauillac in which power and finesse blend seamlessly.
Aroma & taste
The nose opens with aromas of cassis, black currants, plums, violets, graphite, cedarwood, tobacco, dark chocolate, and subtle spices. On the palate, the wine is rich, refined, and harmonious, with velvety tannins, a lively freshness, and an exceptionally long, mineral finish.
Why choose an OWC6?
An Original Wooden Case (OWC6) guarantees the wine’s provenance and provides optimal protection during transport and storage. For investment wines such as Château Pichon Comtesse, an original wooden case also increases the collectible value and appeal on the secondary market.
Serving & foodpairing
Serve at 16–18°C and decant the wine at least two hours in advance. Excellent with grilled beef, lamb, roe deer, venison, duck, truffle dishes, and aged hard cheeses.
Storage potential
The 2016 Château Pichon Comtesse has exceptional aging potential of more than thirty years and will continue to evolve for decades to come.
Drinking Window
2026 – 2065+
Why We Chose This Wine
At Port2Port, we select only wines with a proven international reputation. Château Pichon Comtesse is among the most sought-after wines from Pauillac, and the combination of the legendary 2016 vintage and the original OWC6 makes this release particularly appealing to collectors, investors, and connoisseurs of great Bordeaux wines.
The story behind the bottle
Château Pichon-Longueville Comtesse de Lalande is located next to Château Latour and is one of Pauillac’s most prestigious estates. Thanks to its exceptional terroir and elegant house style, the château produces wines that are celebrated worldwide for their finesse, complexity, and aging potential. The 2016 vintage is considered one of the finest in recent decades.
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