Tasting Notes

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Inside Bordeaux Jane Anson - 01 Mar 22
Enjoyable, plump with damson and black cherry fruits that remain young at 10 years old. The oak ageing is still dominant, with black pepper, chocolate and grilled cedar notes, but the tannins are softened, and this is ready to drink. Late harvest, beginning October 8 through to October 16, 40hl/ha yield. Aged in 40% new oak.
Drinking Date: 2022 - 2034
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.