Tasting Notes

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Vinous Stephen Tanzer - 01 May 04
Cool aromas of grapefruit, lime, peach and resiny oak. Tightly wound, juicy and very intense, with precise flavors that are at once delicate and penetrating: honeysuckle, white peach, minerals, verbena. A sappy wine with impressive energy. The 2003 is broad, drier and more alcoholic, while this is at once leaner and sweeter.
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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.