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.
List
of Graves Great Growths
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
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