Pessac Léognan

Pessac Léognan

The famous "clairets" wine was made first in Pessac Léognan.

Pessac Léognan was detached from the Graves appellation. North of the Graves, Pessac Léognan tends to get closer and closer to Médoc. The terroir in Pessac Léognan is quite exclusive.

Red wines from Pessac Léognan have a powerful bouquet. They are among the best in Bordeaux. You will find Haut-Brion in Pessac Léognan.

White wines are well-structured and can age in a cellar. After 5 years they begin to express rich aromas.

Pessac Léognan wine information:

Appellation:
8 Grands Crus Classés Graves
Appellation Pessac-Léognan Controlée

Location:
North of Graves

Places:
Pessac, Léognan, Grézillac, Mérignac, Talence

Soil:
Gravels

Size:
1,350 ha (3,300 acres)

Production:
9 million bottles

Grapes:
Red:Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
White: Sémillon, Sauvignon

Type of wine:
Supple red wine
Powerful bouquet
Medium to full body white wine

Age:
Red: 6 to 20 years
White: 5 to 15 years

Vintages(recommended) :
Red: 2003, 2000, 1998, 1995, 1990, 1988, 1985
White: 2001, 1998, 1996, 1995, 1990

Aromas:
Red:Red fruits  Ripen fruits  Cocoa
White:Orange pills  Boxwood  Passion fruits
 
Food and Pessac Léognan:
Red wine:Roast lamb  Poultry
White wine:Fish
 
Cheese and Pessac Léognan:
Red wine:Beaufort
White wine:Cantal  Crottin de Chavignol  Roquefort  Valencay