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.
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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: 2005, 2004, 2003, 2000, 1998, 1995, 1990, 1988 White: 2006, 2001, 1998, 1996, 1995
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 Next: Sauternes

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