Tasting Notes

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Vinous Neal Martin - 25 Mar 25
The 1952 Haut-Brion was perhaps not the best bottle that I have tasted. Here, it's a little sauvage, earthy and rustic, with dark chocolate and melted tar scents on the nose. It does improve and cohere with aeration. The palate is full of dusky red fruit
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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.