Graves & Pessac-Léognan
Whilst most of the attention is lavished on the Haut-Médoc to the north of Bordeaux city, to its south lies the gravelly soils of the Graves boasting one of the great famous names of the Left Bank – Château Haut Brion. The northern end of the Graves has been separated off into a separate appellation – Pessac-Léognan – and it is here, some nestling among the suburban sprawl of Bordeaux itself, that you will find the Haut Brion family of estates and other estates like Château Smith Haut Lafitte.
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2020 LE PESSAC-LÉOGNAN du Domaine de Chevalier
Bordeaux France 13.5% Red
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc.
The 2020 Le Pessac-Léognan du Domaine de Chevalier offers an elegant bouquet of blackcurrant, dark cherry, and plum, accented by notes of graphite, cedar, and a hint of tobacco. On the palate, it's medium-bodied w...(read more)
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2017 CHÂTEAU LESPAULT-MARTILLAC Pessac-Léognan
Bordeaux France 13.5% Red
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The 2017 Lespault-Martillac is a gorgeous, understated wine, just as it was en primeur. Bright, floral and understated, the 2017 is impeccable from start to finish. Once again, the purity of the red-toned fruit is really...(read more)
Antonio Galloni, www.vinous.com
2019 LE C DES CARMES HAUT BRION Pessac-Léognan
Bordeaux France 13% Red
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc.
A blend of 62% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, and 3% Petit Verdot, the 2019 Le C des Carmes Haut-Brion was made with 28% whole-bunch fermentation and has a pH of 3.7. It rolls effortlessly out of the glass with open sce...(read more)
Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, The Wine Independent
2019 LE PETIT SMITH HAUT LAFITTE Pessac-Léognan
Bordeaux France 14% Red
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot.
The 2019 Le Petit Smith Haut Lafitte is fabulous. Rich, powerful and vibrant, Le Petit packs a serious punch. Readers will have a hard time keeping their hands off this jewel of a wine. Black cherry, plum, new leather, l...(read more)
Antonio Galloni, www.vinous.com
2020 LA CHAPELLE DE LA MISSION Pessac-Léognan
Bordeaux France 14.5% Red
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc.
The 2020 La Chapelle de La Mission Haut-Brion is very controlled and more backward on the nose compared to its peers, featuring blackberry, raspberry, damp earth and light black olive aromas. The palate is medium-bodied...(read more)
Neal Martin, www.vinous.com
2017 DOMAINE DE CHEVALIER Cru Classé Pessac-Léognan
Bordeaux France 13% Red
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The 2017 Domaine de Chevalier remains a mystery. In multiple tastings I have found the 2017 to be soft and supple, but also lacking complexity and the pedigree that make the finest vintages so exciting. There is good ene...(read more)
Antonio Galloni, www.vinous.comORDER
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