The variety and proportion of grape varieties at Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande are unique within the appellation. The blend is dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon (64%), which provides structure and depth. It is complemented by Merlot (27%), which contributes roundness and suppleness, as well as Cabernet Franc (6%) and Petit Verdot (3%), which add touches of complexity and spice. The proportion of Merlot, unusually generous for a great Pauillac, is one of the estate's historical signatures and partly explains the seductive appeal its wines display from a young age.