Tasting Notes

86-88
Vinous Ian d'Agata - 01 May 11
Bright ruby-red. Blackberry, red plum and flowers on the rather smoky nose. Enters clean and bright, with straightforward red fruit, blackberry and smoky spice flavors showing a juicy quality. Finishes with smooth tannins and moderate length, but it's hard not to be impressed by the wine's brightness and balance. The best La Garde I recall tasting at a similar young stage of its development.
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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.