Pessac-Leognan
Located just south of Bordeaux, the Péssac-Léognan AOC is renowned for producing exceptional red and white wines. The area's unique terroir, characterized by gravelly soil, allows for excellent drainage and provides the perfect environment for the cultivation of the region's signature varietals, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot for reds and Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon for whites. Château Haut-Brion is amongst the most prestigious First Growth in this appellation. Other renowned wineries in the region include the Super Second Château La Mission Haut-Brion, and the fast ascending Château Smith Haut-Lafitte and Domaine de Chevalier, all of which are known for their exceptional red and white blends.
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Bordeaux | 1 | 97-98 (JS) | $5,315.00 | |||||
James Suckling (97-98)Very perfumed with floral, citrus and stone aromas, as well as hints of grapefruit. It’s full-bodied and seamless in texture. Extremely long and fine-grained. 72% sauvignon and 28% semillon. Normally 50/50. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 98-99 (JS) | $2,365.00 | |||||
James Suckling (98-99)A complex, thought-provoking white. Vibrant and exciting with green herbs, stones and hints of aniseed and wet sea weed. Sea salt, too. It’s full-bodied and tight on the palate and rather shy. But then it takes off at the end and accelerates. Phenolic, with fine tannins. Iron. Oyster shell. 57% semillon and 43% sauvignon. |
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Haut-Brion Blanc
(6x75cl)
2023
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Bordeaux | - | 97-98 (JS) |
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James Suckling (97-98)The Haut Brion is open and very pretty, with sliced lemon, pear and white-peach character, as well as a hint of lemon grass. It’s full and layered with structure and focus. Crunchy finish. Fine phenolics and vibrant fruit for the vintage. 58.1% sauvignon blanc and 41.9% semillon. |
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Bordeaux | 20 | - | $173.00 | |||||
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Bordeaux | 6 | 90 (VN (NM)) | $134.00 | |||||
Vinous - Neal Martin (90)The 2019 L’Esprit de Chevalier has a lovely bouquet of blackberry, briar and hints of iodine and pressed iris flowers. The harmonious palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins and just a little chewiness toward the finish that softens even in the glass. Lovely. Classic in style. |
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Bordeaux | 9 | 90-92 (VN (NM)) | $285.00 | |||||
Vinous - Neal Martin (90-92)The 2021 L'Esprit de Chevalier has a tightly wound bouquet of blackberry and raspberry fruit permeated with traces of oyster shell; hints of sea spray emerge with time. The medium-bodied palate delivers graphite-infused black fruit, moderate weight, fine salinity and insistent grip and mineralité on the finish. Classic Pessac. |
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Bordeaux | 58 | 90-92 (VN (NM)) | $112.00 | |||||
Vinous - Neal Martin (90-92)The 2021 L'Esprit de Chevalier has a tightly wound bouquet of blackberry and raspberry fruit permeated with traces of oyster shell; hints of sea spray emerge with time. The medium-bodied palate delivers graphite-infused black fruit, moderate weight, fine salinity and insistent grip and mineralité on the finish. Classic Pessac. |
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Bordeaux | 100 | 93 (JD) | $165.00 | |||||
Jeb Dunnuck (93)The 2022 L'Esprit De Chevalier offers a spicy, complex profile with a supple, rounded texture and an elegant, balanced profile. Medium to full-bodied with fine tannins and an undeniably delicious style, it’s well worth buying and drinking over the coming decade or so. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 90 (WE) | $832.00 | |||||
Wine Enthusiast (90)89—91 Barrel sample. The second wine of La Mission Haut-Brion, this is spicy, full of fresh fruits, dominated by blackcurrants and berries. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 87-89 (VN (ST)) | $481.00 | |||||
Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (87-89)(64% merlot, 30% cabernet sauvignon and 6% cabernet franc) Good medium ruby to the rim. Pure, enticing aromas of sweet, ripe black raspberry, licorice and bitter chocolate. Supple, fruit-driven and easygoing, with juicy acidity giving a firm edge to the dark raspberry flavor. Not especially long but suave and tasty. |
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Bordeaux | 4 | 96 (JS) | $1,595.00 | |||||
James Suckling (96)Fabulous nose of spice, mushrooms, blueberries and blackberries follows through to a full body, with firm tannins and a silky tannins. This is so savory and beautiful. Best second wine ever from La Mission. Give it until 2018 to open, but hard to wait. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 96 (JS) | $655.00 | |||||
James Suckling (96)Fabulous nose of spice, mushrooms, blueberries and blackberries follows through to a full body, with firm tannins and a silky tannins. This is so savory and beautiful. Best second wine ever from La Mission. Give it until 2018 to open, but hard to wait. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 92 (JS) | $691.00 | |||||
James Suckling (92)Pure and precise aromas of dark fruits and currants with hints of stones follow through to a full body, fine tannins and a fresh finish. Harmonious and very elegant. Better in 2017. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 92 (JS) | $352.00 | |||||
James Suckling (92)Pure and precise aromas of dark fruits and currants with hints of stones follow through to a full body, fine tannins and a fresh finish. Harmonious and very elegant. Better in 2017. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 94-95 (JS) | $766.00 | |||||
James Suckling (94-95)Very powerful and tannic yet salty and savory. Full body, dense and chewy yet polished and bright. Great second wine from La Mission. Only 30% merlot. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 94 (JA) | $927.00 | |||||
Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux (94)Luscious, balanced, in its sweet spot or at least limbering up to it, full of creamy smoked caramel edges with blueberry and raspberry fruit, elegant but with a sense of welcome and delight. Jean-Philippe Masclef technical director, Jean-Philippe Delmas director. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 94 (JA) | $426.00 | |||||
Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux (94)Luscious, balanced, in its sweet spot or at least limbering up to it, full of creamy smoked caramel edges with blueberry and raspberry fruit, elegant but with a sense of welcome and delight. Jean-Philippe Masclef technical director, Jean-Philippe Delmas director. |
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Bordeaux | 8 | 92-93 (JS) | $328.00 | |||||
James Suckling (92-93)Quite tannic but in a very attractive way with blueberries, currants and spices. Medium-bodied, tight and chewy. Show tension and texture. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 93-94 (JS) | $390.00 | |||||
James Suckling (93-94)A solid second wine from La Mission with currants, blackberries and hints of fresh tobacco. Oyster shell as well. Full-bodied with firm and chewy yet fine-grained tannins. Driven and long. |
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