Tasting Notes

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Jancis Robinson Jancis Robinson - 18 Feb 06
Quite rich and intense on the nose – ripe! Very sweet and beguiling though less terroir-marked than some other wines. Is this the 1982? Unresolved for the moment. Still a set of elements rather than a whole. This wine sems less marked by Dom de Chev character than many but is very flattering because of its ripeness. A very very good 1981. I thought it was the 1982! (JR)
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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.