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Pessac-Léognan Blanc White Bordeaux Blend
Pessac-Léognan, Graves, Bordeaux, France
Owner TomeVinos wine shops, WSET Level 3, Blogger www.spanishwinesandmore.com, blog.tomevinos.com
90% Sauvignon Blanc
5% Sémillon
5% Sauvignon Gris
90% Sauvignon Blanc
5% Sémillon
5% Sauvignon Gris
Blend of 90% Sauvignon Blanc with 5% Semillon and 5% Sauvignon Gris, aged 50% new oak. Medium lemon color with aromas of stone and tropical fruits, citrus and blossom with spicy notes. On the palate flavors of peach, pear and pineapple with slight citrus and honeysuckle adding pepper spice. Long finish, balanced acidity, ending with a fruit, oak and chalky mineral spice character. Very good! Will age well!
Blend of 90% Sauvignon Blanc with 5% Semillon and 5% Sauvignon Gris, aged 50% new oak. Medium lemon color with aromas of stone and tropical fruits, citrus and blossom with spicy notes. On the palate flavors of peach, pear and pineapple with slight citrus and honeysuckle adding pepper spice. Long finish, balanced acidity, ending with a fruit, oak and chalky mineral spice character. Very good! Will age well!
May 14th, 2025
Disappointed in the oxidation on this - not sure if it is the style or condition of the bottle
Disappointed in the oxidation on this - not sure if it is the style or condition of the bottle
Jan 8th, 2024Tasting group warmup wine. Great natural acidity. Melony, dried herbs.
Tasting group warmup wine. Great natural acidity. Melony, dried herbs.
Apr 4th, 2022Blend mostly Sauv Blanc (90%) with 10% Semillon, aged 50% new oak. Pale lemon with aromas of stone and tropical fruits, citrus and blossom with spicy notes. Palate flavors of peach, apple and grapefruit citrus with honeysuckle and pepper spice. Medium+ length, balanced acidity, ending with a fruit and mineral spice character. Very good! Will age well!
Blend mostly Sauv Blanc (90%) with 10% Semillon, aged 50% new oak. Pale lemon with aromas of stone and tropical fruits, citrus and blossom with spicy notes. Palate flavors of peach, apple and grapefruit citrus with honeysuckle and pepper spice. Medium+ length, balanced acidity, ending with a fruit and mineral spice character. Very good! Will age well!
Apr 17th, 2021Blend mostly Sauv Blanc (90%) with 5% each of Semillon and Sauv Gris, aged 50% new oak. Pale lemon with aromas of tropical fruits, citrus and blossom with oaky notes. Palate flavors of peach, apple and grapefruit citrus with honeysuckle spice. Medium+ length, balanced acidity, ending with a fruit and nutty oaky spice character. Very good!
Blend mostly Sauv Blanc (90%) with 5% each of Semillon and Sauv Gris, aged 50% new oak. Pale lemon with aromas of tropical fruits, citrus and blossom with oaky notes. Palate flavors of peach, apple and grapefruit citrus with honeysuckle spice. Medium+ length, balanced acidity, ending with a fruit and nutty oaky spice character. Very good!
Aug 21st, 2020Tasting group. My 1st, group 1st. Stones. Stone fruit, canned peaches. Hay. Full feel, tart balance.
Tasting group. My 1st, group 1st. Stones. Stone fruit, canned peaches. Hay. Full feel, tart balance.
Feb 25th, 2020Super aromatic. Unripe melon and grapefruit and a waxy nose. Rich palate. Beautiful.
Super aromatic. Unripe melon and grapefruit and a waxy nose. Rich palate. Beautiful.
Feb 9th, 2020
This is a delicious Sauvignon Blanc from Pessac-Léognan. Crisp and refreshing with nice weight and complexity.
Nose is gentle and elegant. The palate is crisp, dry and rich.
Showing citrus, lemons, spices, light wood, green apples, grapefruits and minerals.
Nice length on the finish with limes and minerals.
A Good quality wine. Definitely my favorite white Bordeaux so far.
This 5 year old is drinking very nicely now, and will continue to evolve in the next 5 years.
Needs 30 minutes to open up properly and show more complexity.
Robert Parker 93 points. 94 points Wine Spectator.
I paired it with a charcuterie board of meats and cheeses.
A blend of 90% Sauvignon Blanc, 5% Sémillon and 5% Sauvignon Gris.
13.5% alcohol by volume.
92 points.
$95.
This is a delicious Sauvignon Blanc from Pessac-Léognan. Crisp and refreshing with nice weight and complexity.
Nose is gentle and elegant. The palate is crisp, dry and rich.
Showing citrus, lemons, spices, light wood, green apples, grapefruits and minerals.
Nice length on the finish with limes and minerals.
A Good quality wine. Definitely my favorite white Bordeaux so far.
This 5 year old is drinking very nicely now, and will continue to evolve in the next 5 years.
Needs 30 minutes to open up properly and show more complexity.
Robert Parker 93 points. 94 points Wine Spectator.
I paired it with a charcuterie board of meats and cheeses.
A blend of 90% Sauvignon Blanc, 5% Sémillon and 5% Sauvignon Gris.
13.5% alcohol by volume.
92 points.
$95.
Oily and golden. Edges of oxidation over a honeyed core with hints of spearmint. Surprisingly advanced but intense with a sweet, oily sherried element. Rounded with a long seamless middle. Drink now.
Oily and golden. Edges of oxidation over a honeyed core with hints of spearmint. Surprisingly advanced but intense with a sweet, oily sherried element. Rounded with a long seamless middle. Drink now.
Jul 6th, 2019