Top 100 red wines of Pessac-Léognan - Page 2

Discover the top 100 best red wines of Pessac-Léognan of Graves as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the red wines that are popular of Pessac-Léognan and the best vintages to taste in this region.

Discovering the wine region of Pessac-Léognan

The wine region of Pessac-Léognan is located in the region of Graves of Bordeaux of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Château Haut-Brion or the Château Haut-Brion produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Pessac-Léognan are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet franc, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Pessac-Léognan often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, mango or chalk and sometimes also flavors of pomegranate, green bell pepper or dried rose.

In the mouth of Pessac-Léognan is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins. We currently count 145 estates and châteaux in the of Pessac-Léognan, producing 382 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Pessac-Léognan go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison).

Discover the grape variety: Merlot

Merlot noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Bordeaux). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small to medium sized bunches, and medium sized grapes. Merlot noir can be found in many vineyards: South West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Loire Valley, Armagnac, Burgundy, Jura, Champagne, Rhone Valley, Beaujolais, Provence & Corsica, Savoie & Bugey.

Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Pessac-Léognan

red wines from the region of Pessac-Léognan go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of pasta bolognese, languedoc-roussillon lamb en papillote and its tajine with... or rack of lamb with herbs.

Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Pessac-Léognan

On the nose in the region of Pessac-Léognan often reveals types of flavors of red cherry, raisin or pomegranate and sometimes also flavors of savory, grass or asparagus. In the mouth in the region of Pessac-Léognan is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.