Tasting Notes

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Vinous Stephen Tanzer - 01 May 04
Bright red-ruby. Roasted plum, cherry and tobacco on the nose, along with a suggestion of mocha. Rather gentle and soft for this wine, with lovely mid-palate sweetness. Very merlot in style. Finishes with fairly substantial tongue-coating tannins, but this pliant wine should also offer relatively early drinkability. Pomerol
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Pessac-Léognan Fine Wine

Pessac-Leognan

Pessac-Léognan, an esteemed Bordeaux appellation in the Graves region, is renowned for both red and white wines. The reds are elegant and complex, with earthy notes, blackcurrant, plum, tobacco, and graphite, supported by refined tannins and excellent ageing potential. The whites, primarily from Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon, are fresh, aromatic, and balanced, with citrus, tropical fruit, and floral notes, plus a creamy texture from barrel ageing. Top producers include Château Haut-Brion, Château La Mission Haut-Brion, Château Smith Haut Lafitte, and Château Pape Clément.