Pessac-Leognan

Wine from Pessac-Leognan comes out of Bordeaux, France, where it sits as an appellation.

Cabernet Sauvignon leads the plantings, with Cabernet Franc, Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon alongside it.

Vines root into gravel and sand.

The climate is maritime/oceanic.

The vineyards themselves read as forested.

Red wine and dry white wine is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows crisp and aromatic.

Producers worth knowing include Chateau Haut-Brion, Chateau La Mission Haut-Brion, Chateau Pape Clement and Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte.

Pour them alongside grilled red meats, roasted lamb, rich poultry dishes and seafood.

Serve at 16 to 18°C.

Keeps for 5 to 20 years.

In the glass.

Dry white: Crisp and aromatic.

Grapes planted here.

Producers worth knowing.

Bottles to look for.

• Chateau Carbonnieux Blanc, Pessac-Leognan, France
• Chateau Carbonnieux, Pessac-Leognan, France
• Chateau de Fieuzal, Pessac-Leognan, France
• Chateau Haut-Bailly, Pessac-Leognan, France
• Chateau Haut-Bergey, Pessac-Leognan, France
• Chateau Haut-Brion Blanc, Pessac-Leognan, France
• Chateau Haut-Brion, Pessac-Leognan, France
• Chateau La Mission Haut-Brion Blanc, Pessac-Leognan, France

At the table.

• Grilled red meats
• Roasted lamb
• Rich poultry dishes
• Seafood
• Aged cheeses

Serving and cellaring.

• Serve at 16 to 18°C.
• Keeps for 5 to 20 years.

Nearby regions.

Pessac-Leognan: common questions

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