Discover the top 100 best wines of Pessac-Léognan of Graves as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the wines that are popular of Pessac-Léognan and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Historic cradle of great Bordeaux wines south of the city: Cabernet Sauvignon signature king red with Merlot — deep robe with notes of blackcurrant, blackberry, cedar, tobacco, graphite, smoke and signature mineral 'stone taste' touch, fine tannins and long elegant finish. Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon in racy dry whites (citrus, flowers, honey, wax) among the world's greatest. AOC (1987), Quaternary gravels, 16 Classified Growths (Haut-Brion leading), 10-30 year ageing.
Aromatic, full-bodied dry whites with a pale golden, slightly rosy color, ample palate and preserved acidity, with signature aromas of candied citrus, exotic fruits (mango, passion fruit), white peach, white flowers and subtle herbaceous notes (boxwood), more discreet than sauvignon blanc. Minor component in Bordeaux Blanc, Pessac-Léognan and Graves AOC blends, dry and sweet. Grey-skinned mutation of sauvignon blanc, indigenous to Bordeaux.
wines from the region of Pessac-Léognan go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or poultry such as recipes of boles de picolat (catalan meatballs), lamb tagine with broad beans or chicken in sauce.
On the nose in the region of Pessac-Léognan often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, cream or grapefruit and sometimes also flavors of tropical, citrus or smoke. In the mouth in the region of Pessac-Léognan is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
