Since the creation, this AOC region has been found attracting the attention of wine lovers from across the globe for its stronger red wines that are mineral rich and also for its dry white wines that are luscious.

Now, let’s see in detail about this AOC region here…

We could learn that both the red, as well as the white wines that were produced in Graves had a great global reputation in the past for their flavours, minerals, structure, and heaviness.

As this appellation was oversized when compared to others, this was split into two sub-appellations. They are namely Graves AOC and Pessac-Léognan AOC.

Of these, the Pessac-Léognan AOC includes almost all the superior quality châteaux of Graves. Fortunately, all these châteaux were located in the western villages of the larger Graves and these constitute the Pessac-Léognan now.

Here, the vineyards are planted on the sloping hillsides at the elevations of 3 to 27 meters above the sea level.

In general, the red wine grapes are being planted in the terroir with larger deposits of gravels, quartz, and pebbles, whereas, the white wine grapes are being planted in the terroir with clay and limestone contents.

When it comes to climatic conditions, we can observe that the region is sharing the similarities with another AOC called Médoc.

Each of the ten communes within the Pessac-Léognan is found to be experiencing varying temperatures, thereby creating the variations in the ripeness, alcohol levels, and harvesting dates.

Wines from Pessac-Léognan

French Red Wine - French White Wine - French Rosé Wine - Champagne - French Sparkling Wine

At the same time, we can also find some white wines which need to be enjoyed young here.
In general, the dry white wines from this region are found to be pale, straw-yellow coloured and are most often subtle and aromatic.

Also, these wines are found to be complex and full-bodied with freshness. On the other hand, the red wines are found to be bright crimson-coloured and are mostly full-bodied with fruity aromas.

Wine Grapes of Pessac-Léognan

The major grape varieties of this AOC are as follows:

Red Varieties

• Cabernet Sauvignon
• Merlot
• Cabernet Franc
• Petit Verdot
• Malbec
• Carmenere

White Varieties

• Sauvignon blanc
• Sémillon
• Sauvignon Gris
• Muscadelle

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