Tasting Notes

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Inside Bordeaux Jane Anson - 22 Feb 23
Unfussy, with character to the dark berry fruits, soft tannins, tobacco, black tea and cold ash. During En Primeur owner Olivier Bernard explained the vintage as being ‘... like a tightrope, everything had to be done so carefully’. The result is enjoyable, although once again it's best to drink soon to make the most of the fruit. Harvest October 1 to 18, optical sorting machine used for the first time.
Drinking Date: 2023 - 2036
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Vinous Neal Martin - 01 Aug 23
The 2013 Domaine de Chevalier offers slightly smudged dark berry fruit entwined with black tea and clove. The palate is medium-bodied with light frame tannins, a bit dry on the mid-palate, though it redeems itself with a dash of white pepper on the slightly fleshy, savory finish. Drink this now and over the next five to six years. Tasted at Bordeaux Index's 10-Year On tasting.
Drinking Date: 2023 - 2030
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.