Pessac-Léognan – Vinumlector https://test.vinumlector.com Wine Experience Tue, 29 Jul 2025 14:48:21 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 https://test.vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/logo-White-100x100.png Pessac-Léognan – Vinumlector https://test.vinumlector.com 32 32 Lacroix-Martillac Par Latour-Martillac Pessac-Leognan AOC https://test.vinumlector.com/our-wine/france/bordeaux/pessac-leognan/lacroix-martillac-par-latour-martillac-pessac-leognan-aoc-2/ Tue, 29 Jul 2025 08:28:30 +0000 https://test.vinumlector.com/?post_type=product&p=8745 Château LaTour-Martillac website. VARIETALS 60% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon VINTAGE 2018  Download Tasting Note]]> TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 14.5%

APPEARANCE
A deep, dense, purple colour.

NOSE
The nose is intense and aromatic, with fruity (red and black fruits), spicy (liquorice) and slightly smoky notes.

PALATE
The palate is powerful and fresh with wellrounded tannins.
Good length on the finish.

AGEING
12 months in French oak barrel.

PAIRING
It goes well with duck with complex sauce, braised lamb with spices and hard seasoned cheeses.

READINESS FOR DRINKING
Optimal tasting between 2023-2028.

RATINGS

91pts

3.8

]]> Le Petit Smith Haut Lafitte Pessac-Leognan AOC (by Château Smith Haut Lafitte GCC) https://test.vinumlector.com/our-wine/france/bordeaux/pessac-leognan/le-petit-smith-haut-lafitte-pessac-leognan-aoc-by-chateau-smith-haut-lafitte-gcc/ Tue, 29 Jul 2025 05:48:51 +0000 https://test.vinumlector.com/?post_type=product&p=8736 Located in the heart of the Pessac-Léognan appellation and dating back to 1365,  Château Smith Haut Lafitte  is one of the oldest châteaux in Bordeaux. This magnificent property entered a new era in its history following its acquisition by Daniel and Florence Cathiard in 1990. Driven with passion and ambition by the Cathiards, Château Smith Haut Lafitte has established itself as one of the finest properties in the Graves region, with wines world-renowned for their elegance and style, both red and white. The Petit Smith Haut Lafitte is is the second wine of Château Smith Haut Lafitte but produced and cared for with the same attention reserved for the château's first wine. The 2019 is made from vines averaging 11 years old. The château uses its own vines, thanks to a mother vine preserved in the nursery on Lalande Island.  For more info, visit Domaine de Chevalier website. VARIETALS 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot VINTAGE 2019  Download Tasting Note]]> TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 13.5%

APPEARANCE
Deep garnet-purple colored.

NOSE
The nose brings out notes of blackcurrant pastilles, stewed black and red cherries, and baking spices, leading to an earthy undercurrent of tree bark and tilled soil.

PALATE
This wine is extremely fine with silky tannins and beautiful flavours of Cabernet Sauvignon. Medium-bodied, with notes of blackcurrant, liquorice and dark chocolate. A great finesse and a good structure with a lot of ageing potential.

AGEING
14 months in barrels (20% new barrels) produced in an inhouse cooperage.

PAIRING
Excellent to combine with second courses based on red meat, it lends itself to accompanying all recipes based on game.

RATINGS

94pts

94pts

94pts

4.1

]]> Château Carbonnieux Grand Cru Classé de Graves Pessac-Leognan AOC https://test.vinumlector.com/our-wine/france/bordeaux/pessac-leognan/chateau-carbonnieux-grand-cru-classe-de-graves-pessac-leognan-aoc/ Tue, 29 Jul 2025 04:54:14 +0000 https://test.vinumlector.com/?post_type=product&p=8731 2017 will be remembered for the frosty spells in late April that severely affected the Château Carbonnieux vineyard, but thanks to the meticulous attention paid to the vineyard and the precision and technique of the château team, they have succeeded in extracting the best from this vintage like true winemakers. A flagship wine of the estate, the 2017 Château Carbonnieux red is the result of a rigorous selection of the finest lots tasted. For more info, visit Château Carbonnieux website. VARIETALS 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot VINTAGE 2017  Download Tasting Note]]> TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 13.5%

APPEARANCE
Deep ruby red.

NOSE
The nose is very fruity, we easily guess cherry, blackcurrent, and blackberry.

PALATE
This fruity freshness which is also present on the palate stimulates and lengthens the fine and velvety tannins. The finish is highlighted by shades of cloves and eucalyptus. The wine is well-balanced and silky.

AGEING
Ageing in oak barrels for 16 to 18 months (35-40 % new oak).

PAIRING
It goes well with first and second courses based on meat, such as roasts and braised meats, and medium-aged cheeses. Try it on rich and tasty fish dishes such as tuna, salmon and swordfish.

RATINGS

93pts

93pts

92pts

91pts

4

]]> Château Olivier Pessac-Leognan Grand Cru Classé AOC https://test.vinumlector.com/our-wine/france/bordeaux/pessac-leognan/chateau-olivier-pessac-leognan-grand-cru-classe-aoc/ Thu, 17 Jul 2025 13:54:49 +0000 https://test.vinumlector.com/?post_type=product&p=8678 There are certain places where history says far more than words can express. With its moats, its last architectural remains of a bygone century, and its mullion windows, the estate is a real medieval castle. Located just 11km from Bordeaux, Château Olivier has seen generations come and go, new ambitions emerge and innovative projects grow and develop, and has plenty of other legends to share with you. Château Olivier is one of the oldest wine chateaux in the Bordeaux region. The Olivier seigneury dates back to the 12th century, and the origins of this authentic and enchanting château, located just ouside the gates of Bordeaux city, can be traced back to this period. This classified growth is reputed for wines of outstanding quality, in which elegance, balance and finesse, the hallmark characteristics of the greatest Bordeaux wines, come to the fore in every vintage. Certified sustanaible HVE. For more info, visit Château Olivier website. VARIETALS 52% Cabernet Sauvignon, 42% Merlot, 6% Petit Verdot VINTAGE 2020  Download Tasting Note]]> TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 14.5%

APPEARANCE
The colour is deep, a dense opaque purple.

NOSE
The intense bouquet is open and fine, with menthol and spiced notes complemented by nicely mature black fruit notes.

PALATE
The attack on the palate is very fleshy and swiftly marked by a remarkable density. The freshness resulting from the natural concentration is underlined by an intense and fine tannic structure, with a slightly softened sensation, but a sober palate that remains somewhat austere. The finish is long and fruity with hints of liquorice.

AGEING
12 months in French oak barrels.

PAIRING
This Pessac-Leognan red will go well with quail with figs, grilled lamb chops or beef tenderloin in foie gras crust.

RATINGS

93pts

91-93pts

4.1

]]> Mes 5 Pépites by Bernard Magrez Bordeaux Grand Cru https://test.vinumlector.com/our-wine/france/bordeaux/haut-medoc/mes-5-pepites-by-bernard-magrez-bordeaux-grand-cru/ Tue, 01 Jul 2025 13:06:38 +0000 https://test.vinumlector.com/?post_type=product&p=8553 "My ambition for the exceptional...crafted from the blend of five jewels of our wine heritage - Château Pape Clément, La Tour Carnet, Fombrauge, Les Grands Chênes, and Magrez Fombrauge - it reflects the perfect union of five unique terroirs, where each vineyard contributes its own singularity." - Bernard Magrez For more info, visit Bernard Magrez website. VARIETALS 55% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petit Verdot VINTAGE 2018  Download Tasting Note]]> TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 14.5%

APPEARANCE
Dark purple with a jet black core.

NOSE
The nose offering scents of wild berries, violets, blackcurrants, blueberries, plums, mint, coffee, liquorice, chocolate, cedar, and cigar box notes from barrel aging.

PALATE
Silky texture with rich Merlot fruit and complex tobacco notes, with an elegant, minute-long finish with elegant tannins.

AGEING
This prestige cuvée is matured in 225-liter barriques, with 50% of these barrels being brand new.

PAIRING
Pair with juicy steaks, lamb, duck confit, game birds, mushroom dishes, hearty tapas and mature cheeses.

READINESS FOR DRINKING
Can be enjoyed now or stored for up to 15 years from the harvest year.

]]> Lacroix-Martillac Par Latour-Martillac Pessac-Leognan AOC https://test.vinumlector.com/our-wine/france/bordeaux/pessac-leognan/lacroix-martillac-par-latour-martillac-pessac-leognan-aoc/ Fri, 16 May 2025 08:17:32 +0000 https://test.vinumlector.com/?post_type=product&p=8379 Château LaTour-Martillac website. VARIETALS 60% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon VINTAGE 2016  Download Tasting Note]]> TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 13.5%

APPEARANCE
A rich garnet red with purple reflections.

NOSE
The nose of 2016 Lacroix-Martillac reveals ripe fruit backed by smokey aromas.

PALATE
The palate is rich and fruity with a presence of powerful but rounded tannins. A long fresh finish.

AGEING
12 months in French oak barrel.

PAIRING
It goes well with duck with complex sauce, braised lamb with spices and hard seasoned cheeses.

READINESS FOR DRINKING
Drink now over the next 10 years.

RATINGS

92pts

4

]]> Château Haut-Vigneau Pessac-Leognan Blanc https://test.vinumlector.com/our-wine/france/bordeaux/pessac-leognan/chateau-haut-vigneau-pessac-leognan-blanc/ Sat, 17 Aug 2024 13:05:34 +0000 https://test.vinumlector.com/?post_type=product&p=7623 Certified sustainable HVE (High Environmental Value)  For more info, visit Château Haut-Vigneau website. VARIETALS 85% Sauvignon, 15% Sémillon VINTAGE 2020 Download Tasting Note]]> TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 12.5%

APPEARANCE
Shining pale yellow color.

NOSE
The expressive nose is dominated mainly by mango notes in an overall exotic and floral aromatic palette.

PALATE
In the mouth, it reveals more exotic fruits and floral notes, in great balance between structure, minerality, acidity and fruits. A dry white typical and characteristic of the Pessac-Léognan appellation.

PAIRING
Particularly recommended with oysters, white and/or meaty fish and light cheeses.

RATINGS

3.9

]]> L’Esprit de Chevalier Grand Vin de Graves Pessac-Leognan AOC https://test.vinumlector.com/our-wine/france/bordeaux/pessac-leognan/lesprit-de-chevalier-grand-vin-de-graves-pessac-leognan-aoc/ Mon, 27 May 2024 08:50:27 +0000 https://test.vinumlector.com/?post_type=product&p=7332 Domaine de Chevalier website. VARIETALS 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot VINTAGE 2018  Download Tasting Note]]> TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 13.5%

APPEARANCE
Superb red color, black in the center.

NOSE
Very expressive, the aromatic bouquet displays a palette of black fruit with aromas of blueberry, blackcurrant, blackberry and cherry. Beautiful spicy and peppery notes then appear before giving way to mineral notes with graphite scents of pencil leads.

PALATE
On the palate, the mouth offers a delicious and fleshy material, revealing an elegant structure with very fine tannins.
The exquisite sensation of creaminess is balanced by a great freshness of the fruit and a remarkable tension that persists long in the finish.

AGEING
The aging is 14 months in barrels, a third of which are new barrels.

PAIRING
Ideal in combination with red meats, game and mature cheeses.

RATINGS

95pts

93pts

4.3

]]> Château Pape Clément Grand Cru Classé de Graves Pessac-Leognan AOC https://test.vinumlector.com/our-wine/france/bordeaux/pessac-leognan/chateau-pape-clement-grand-cru-classe-de-graves-pessac-leognan-aoc-2020/ Tue, 17 Oct 2023 10:35:07 +0000 https://test.vinumlector.com/?post_type=product&p=6873 Near Bordeaux, discover the 7 centuries of history of a mythical Grand Cru Classé of the Graves surrounded by vines and a sumptuous garden. The unique castle, whose first grape harvest took place in 1252, gives life to a wine that was reserved for ecclesiastical ceremonies for almost 400 years, and wasn’t available publicly until after the French Revolution. Bernard Magrez acquires the prestigious estate in the 1980s. It was then his very first vineyard.

The winemaking here epitomises the phrase ‘attention to detail’. Every bunch of grapes is de-stemmed by hand and chemical fertilizing and aeration rejected in favour of horse-drawn ploughing. All this has resulted in an extremely strong brand identity. Pape Clement is known as one of the jewels of Bordeaux and though its appellation, Pessac-Leognan, was overlooked in the 1855 Classification, exchange platform Liv-ex has marked it as a probable Second-Growth estate in its reimagining of that classification. Certified sustainable HVE (High Environmental Value) and TERRA VITIS.

For more info, visit Château Pape Clément website. VARIETALS 54% Merlot, 44% Cabernet Sauvignon, 1.5% Petit Verdot, 0.5% Cabernet Franc VINTAGE 2019  Download Tasting Note]]> TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 14%

APPEARANCE
Deep garnet-purple colored.

NOSE
The intense nose of blackcurrant and blackberry develops a spicy complexity.

PALATE
From the suave attack, the wine unfurls an impressive velvety framework: a silky texture with melted tannins, bursting with full, fleshy aromas of juicy black fruit,toasty notes and floral iris. A concentrated, dense wine with magnificent balance. The finish is fruity and floral, with hints of marigold and spicy freshness. A signature Pape Clément, racy and elegant.

AGEING
It was aged for 18 months in 90% oak barrels and 10% wooden foudres.

PAIRING
Best served with red meat, truffle dishes, game courses (particularly wild boar and deer) and cheese.

RATINGS

98pts

97pts

4.3

]]> Château Larrivet Haut-Brion Grand Vin de Bordeaux Pessac-Leognan AOC https://test.vinumlector.com/our-wine/france/bordeaux/pessac-leognan/chateau-larrivet-haut-brion-grand-vin-de-bordeaux-pessac-leognan-aoc/ Fri, 01 May 2020 03:22:03 +0000 https://test.vinumlector.com/?post_type=product&p=3666 Château Larrivet Haut-Brion website. VARIETALS 62% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc VINTAGE 2016  Download Tasting Note]]> TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 14%

APPEARANCE
Dark ruby with purplish reflections.

NOSE
The first nose is a bit closed but it opens quickly to bright and neat fruits.

PALATE
Smoked and liquorice notes then appear, characteristic of the Cabernet of Léognan. The mouth is dense, perfectly built and the tannins are powerful with a lovely texture.

AGEING
Aged in new French oak barrels for 14 to 18 months.

PAIRING
Lamb and Pessac-Leognan wine is one of the most popular wine and food matching ideas. However, any grilled, braised or stewed course with beef, duck, pork, veal or game dish is perfect. Ideal with Comté cheese.

READINESS FOR DRINKING
Drink now throughout 2027.

RATINGS

94pts

93pts

93pts

92pts

4.2

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