Tasting Notes

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Vinous Stephen Tanzer - 01 May 06
(still on its lees) Hazy appearance. Musky, captivating aromas of lime, lemon drop, grapefruit, honeysuckle and quinine. Dense, sappy and ripe but with terrific lemony cut and firm spiciness buffering the wine's sweetness. This powerful, long wine really saturates the palate. Finishes classically dry. I loved this last spring, and today I find more precision and grip than the young 2005 shows.
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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.