Pessac Leognan Wines

Passac Leognan
Bordeaux winemakers usually focus on red wines, and their ability to blend varietals like Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec into godly drinks is renowned around the globe. However, that doesn’t diminish the value of their delicious, refreshing whites, and few places make this fact as obvious as Pessac-Léognan. This liberally forested 1580-hectare subregion in Graves is located just south of the great city of Bordeaux, and the change in scenery between the two places is almost surreal, from elegant architecture to what looks like raw wilderness.When it comes to flavor, Pessac-Léognan tends to host more variety than practically any other region in Bordeaux. The winemakers are all trying to develop and preserve their own unique style, which means no two estates taste alike, except for a couple of key attributes. When it comes to red wines, Cabernet Sauvignon is the most dominant grape varietal, but Merlot isn’t too far behind, and the aromatic perfume contains strong traces of earthy black currant and cedar. The whites are typically created with Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon, and explode in a swirl of nectarine juice and honey, with notes of custard and nut developing as the wines age.
Pessac-Léognan should not be skipped over by anyone that considers themselves a wine fanatic. Their collectible value is quite high, and each bottle can singlehandedly liven up an evening with your friends and loved ones. Let us show you the best that Pessac-Léognan can offer, so that you may experience another unique flavor of Bordeaux magic.
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1966 La Mission Haut Brion93JG(Château La Mission Haut-Brion) This particular bottle of the 1966 La Mission was not marked by volatile acidity, as had been the case with the last bottle I tried of this wi..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $725.00
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1982 La Mission Haut Brion100RPA monumental wine, this historic La Mission-Haut-Brion was the last vintage made by the descendants of the Woltner family, who had owned this estate for decades prior to selling it..." Learn MoreAs low as $1,375.00
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1985 La Mission Haut Brion95JG(Château La Mission Haut-Brion) The 1985 vintage of La Mission is simply stellar, and though the wine is still on the youthful side, it has enormous potential. The bouquet on..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $1,095.00
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1986 La Mission Haut Brion97WSAn extremely impressive, yet slightly hard wine; still closed, but could be as great as the 1952. Dark ruby in color and very aromatic, with a rich cherry aromas. Full-bodied, with..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $2,099.00
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1990 La Mission Haut Brion99RPReminiscing over the 1989 and 1990 vintages, which I have followed from birth, there always seemed to be a dramatic difference in quality. Not that the 1990 was not a top wine, but..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $959.00
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1995 La Mission Haut Brion95+RPThis vintage is aging at a glacial pace and the tannins are currently more significant than their counterbalancing components of fruit and glycerin. While the word “potential..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $435.00
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1998 La Mission Haut Brion98JSThe La Mission Haut-Brion was even better. It showed so much iodine, chili, and currants with a distinct warm stone character in the nose. It was full body with ultra-velvety tanni..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $595.00
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2000 Haut Bailly96DECA gorgeous wine that is still flexing its muscles, showing controlled brilliance, barely putting a step out of line. The tannins are perfectly integrated but full of life, and the ..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $165.00
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2000 La Mission Haut Brion100RPOne of the wines of the vintage, the 2000 has barely budged in its evolution since it was bottled and released in 2002. After ten years in bottle, it still reveals a dense opaque p..." Learn MoreAs low as $1,935.00
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2001 La Mission Haut Brion96RP-NMPerhaps one of the more overlooked vintages in recent years, the Château La Mission Haut-Brion 2001 is one of the finest wines of the vintage. Here, one is immediately taken ..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $765.00
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2002 La Mission Haut Brion91+VMBright ruby-red. Sexy aromas of black raspberry, smoked meat and warm stones. Dry, classic and deep, but quite closed today, even a bit youthfully austere. Finishes very long, with..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $259.00
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2003 La Mission Haut Brion95JSThis is a giant wine with lots of muscular tannins and rich fruit. Full and beautiful, very ‘Cabernet’ with currants and spices in the forefront. Broad shouldered, with..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $285.00
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2005 La Mission Haut Brion100RPThe 2005 La Mission Haut-Brion is pure perfection. It has an absolutely extraordinary nose of sweet blackberries, cassis and spring flowers with some underlying minerality, a full-..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $6,999.00
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2005 Pape Clement99RPOwned by Bernard Magrez, this great terroir a few miles from Haut Brion and La Mission Haut Brion has produced one of the superstars of the vintage. A blend of 55% Merlot and 45% C..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $259.00
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2009 La Mission Haut Brion100RPThe 2009 was not part of this vertical tasting, so I am repeating the tasting note published in issue #199 of The Wine Advocate from a tasting done in January, 2012.A candidate for..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $3,995.00
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2009 Haut Bailly100JDI continue to think the 2009 Château Haut-Bailly is the finest wine from this estate to date. It exemplifies the inherent elegance and finesse of this terroir while offering ..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $319.00
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2009 Smith Haut Lafitte100JDI think the greatest Smith Haut Lafitte to date (possibly matched by the 2018), the 2009 Château Smith Haut Lafitte tastes like it did on release, offering a smorgasbord of G..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $339.00
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2010 Pape Clement100RPI certainly underrated the 2010 Pape Clement from barrel, rating it only 93-95+. (Thank God I put a “plus” there!) Having tasted it four times in Bordeaux, and rating i..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $369.00
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2018 Smith Haut Lafitte98JSPurity of fruit here with plum and cherry aromas, as well as wet earth and spice. Light stone. Very floral and vivid. Full-bodied with layers of ripe tannins that are balanced and ..." Learn MoreAs low as $279.00
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2018 La Mission Haut Brion100JDAlthough it emerges from a similar terroir and the same winemaking team, the 2018 Château La Mission Haut-Brion is a dramatically different wine than the Haut-Brion and has a..." Learn MoreAs low as $389.00
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2018 Haut Bailly99JSComplex and expressive nose, offering red and dark fruit, spices and pepper with wood and mushroom undertones. Fresh mussel shell and a hint of ink, too. Full-bodied with a fine te..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $145.00