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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2012 CHÂTEAU DE FIEUZAL Cru Classé Pessac-Léognan
Bordeaux France 13.5% Red
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The de Fieuzal Rouge has a succulent bouquet of blackberry, cassis and vanilla that is modern, well defined and showy. The palate is medium-bodied with a black coffee infused entry. The acidity is crisp and there is dece...(read more)
Neal Martin, www.vinous.com
2015 L'ÉSPRIT DE CHEVALIER du Domaine de Chevalier Pessac-Léognan
Bordeaux France 13.5% Red
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc. Half-bottles
The 2015 Esprit de Chevalier has an attractive bouquet with blackberry, bilberry, crushed chalk and cedar aromas that feel focused and intense. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin and a fine bead of acidity, q...(read more)
Neal Martin, www.vinous.com
2014 DOMAINE DE CHEVALIER Cru Classé Pessac-Léognan
Bordeaux France 13.5% Red
. Half-bottles
This feels very nicely 'claretty'. Great poise is allied with lovely dense fruit extract, perfectly ripe, soft red plum and blueberry, touch of cigar-box spice. The power of this fruit is impressive - but balance is spot...(read more)
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