Jean Grivot, Echezeaux other_regions_italy Because of its greater power

Because of its greater power and richness

The best wine from a difficult decade for Port

The 2012 is neither the biggest nor most complex Pichon Lalande

and the wine was alternatively in barrique and stainless steel

Jean Grivot, Echezeaux other_regions_italy Because of its greater power(from Les Cruots which is also known as Vignes Blanches). A background application of wood is sufficiently subtle to allow the notably spicy and ripe yet quite cool aromas of both red and black pinot fruit, herbal tea and floral elements to shine. There is excellent volume to the intense and tautly muscular middle weight plus flavors that culminate in an explosively long, mouth coating and moderately austere finale where a hint of bitter cherry