Pessac-Léognan Red Bordeaux Blend

Golden color - super oxidized. Bad bottle?

Lemon custard, apples, mineral, integrated oak, rich and broad but tart at the same time. A lot of SO2.

Such an over performer. Took 90 minutes and could've used more.

Vibrant delicious Fruit,

A classic, I have had this about 6 times now and love it every time! Classic Graves scorched earth and toasted coffee bean notes.

Blanc.

Won a small scale Pessac-Léognan tasting recently.

A really elegant and balanced wine from a classical vintage. Lots of potential but decanted 45 minutes before it was very drinkable. It has the acidity and freshness of the 65% cab sauv but also the flesh of those 30% merlot. Really great wine and highly recommended.

Ruby centre and a quite narrow rim just bordering on garnet. Large tears. Blackberry , blackcurrant, cocoa , coffee and spice . Very nice and inviting on the nose . In the mouth there is a round black fruit core , cocoa, tobacco and mineral notes . Large tannin , but fine and also ripe . Balancing acidity , long finish. Too young really though just about drinking, it is a user friendly wine , but will without a doubt improve over the long term .

Tannins are already falling off, this is a medium-bodied beauty I could drink all night.