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Luynes died of scarlet fever on 15 December 1621, aged 43, at Château de Longueville in Guienne. [ 2 ] [ 8 ] After his death, his widow remarried to Claude de Lorraine, Duke of Chevreuse (a son of Henry I, Duke of Guise ), with whom she had three daughters.
Feb 20, 2014 · The story of Château Pichon-Longueville Comtesse de Lalande is intriguing, and one that often has a strong feminine presence. For most of the 18th century, the property was overseen by women-a tradition that culminated in the early 21st century with the distinguished May- Eliane de Lencquesaing, who worked at Pichon-Lalande for 30 years.
Sep 26, 2006 · The neoclassical style of Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande is the epitome of harmony and understated elegance. This set the tone for more recent reconstructions, where the chosen materials – stone, wood and glass – reveal the play of shadow and light in the passing seasons.
By far the largest, the most important, and one of the best French wine regions, both for high-end wines and for bargains, is Bordeaux. Great reds from the renowned chateaus are what make the headlines, but Bordeaux is so big, that there is plenty of choice.
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Discover our Grand Vin, Pichon Comtesse de Lalande and Réserve Sometimes ascending to mythical status, the stuff of legends, all over the world wine brings people together while setting a civilization apart.
Les Tourelles de Longueville is one of the second wines of the property. Named after the turrets that embellish the château, it embodies the charm of the estate. The grapes that are used to blend the wine come essentially from the Sainte Anne plot, planted mainly to Merlot, giving to it a distinctive personality.
Dec 30, 2019 · Chateau Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande has traditionally been known as a feminine wine, because of the name, the role of women in its history but also because of the high percentage of Merlot (35%) for a classified property of Pauillac, a traditionally Cabernet driven appellation.
