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.
Pessac-Leognan
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Bordeaux | 9 | 97 (JD) |
Inc. TAX
€953.80 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (97)More closed and reticent than the La Mission Haut Brion Blanc, the 2014 Haut Brion Blanc is a blend of 68% Sémillon and 32% Sauvignon Blanc all brought up in barrel, with no malolactic fermentation. It reluctantly gives up notes of citrus, orange marmalade, and mint, with a liquid rock-like minerality emerging with time in the glass. Concentrated, medium to full-bodied, with bright acidity, a stacked mid-palate, and a great, great finish, it’s all promise at this point, but should start to sing in 2-3 years. It’s an insanely good dry white from Pessac that’s going to keep for two to three decades. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 97 (JD) |
Inc. TAX
€6,579.59 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (97)More closed and reticent than the La Mission Haut Brion Blanc, the 2014 Haut Brion Blanc is a blend of 68% Sémillon and 32% Sauvignon Blanc all brought up in barrel, with no malolactic fermentation. It reluctantly gives up notes of citrus, orange marmalade, and mint, with a liquid rock-like minerality emerging with time in the glass. Concentrated, medium to full-bodied, with bright acidity, a stacked mid-palate, and a great, great finish, it’s all promise at this point, but should start to sing in 2-3 years. It’s an insanely good dry white from Pessac that’s going to keep for two to three decades. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 100 (JS) |
Inc. TAX
€4,970.63 |
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James Suckling (100)This is crazy quality. The depth and intensity is really something. It is so compact and powerful with such intensity and density. Energy. So structured. Full-bodied. Layered and superb. Like a great Montrachet from a great vintage, but so Haut Brion. Speechless. Perfect wine. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 97-98 (JS) |
Inc. TAX
€2,700.84 |
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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 | 97-98 (JS) |
Inc. TAX
€5,509.68 |
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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) |
Inc. TAX
€2,551.32 |
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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) |
Expected Price Range
€3,362 -
€3,992
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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 | 21 | - |
Inc. TAX
€225.83 |
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Bordeaux | 20 | - |
Inc. TAX
€206.14 |
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Bordeaux | 11 | - |
Inc. TAX
€221.74 |
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Bordeaux | 5 | - |
Inc. TAX
€209.74 |
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Bordeaux | 6 | 90 (VN (NM)) |
Inc. TAX
€166.54 |
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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)) |
Inc. TAX
€345.36 |
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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 | 90-92 (VN (NM)) |
Inc. TAX
€140.88 |
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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 | 6 | 93 (JD) |
Inc. TAX
€196.54 |
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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) |
Inc. TAX
€909.36 |
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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)) |
Inc. TAX
€524.14 |
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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 | 9 | 97 (JD) |
In Bond
€791.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (97)More closed and reticent than the La Mission Haut Brion Blanc, the 2014 Haut Brion Blanc is a blend of 68% Sémillon and 32% Sauvignon Blanc all brought up in barrel, with no malolactic fermentation. It reluctantly gives up notes of citrus, orange marmalade, and mint, with a liquid rock-like minerality emerging with time in the glass. Concentrated, medium to full-bodied, with bright acidity, a stacked mid-palate, and a great, great finish, it’s all promise at this point, but should start to sing in 2-3 years. It’s an insanely good dry white from Pessac that’s going to keep for two to three decades. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 97 (JD) |
In Bond
€5,460.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (97)More closed and reticent than the La Mission Haut Brion Blanc, the 2014 Haut Brion Blanc is a blend of 68% Sémillon and 32% Sauvignon Blanc all brought up in barrel, with no malolactic fermentation. It reluctantly gives up notes of citrus, orange marmalade, and mint, with a liquid rock-like minerality emerging with time in the glass. Concentrated, medium to full-bodied, with bright acidity, a stacked mid-palate, and a great, great finish, it’s all promise at this point, but should start to sing in 2-3 years. It’s an insanely good dry white from Pessac that’s going to keep for two to three decades. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 100 (JS) |
In Bond
€4,120.00 |
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James Suckling (100)This is crazy quality. The depth and intensity is really something. It is so compact and powerful with such intensity and density. Energy. So structured. Full-bodied. Layered and superb. Like a great Montrachet from a great vintage, but so Haut Brion. Speechless. Perfect wine. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 97-98 (JS) |
In Bond
€2,240.00 |
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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 | 97-98 (JS) |
In Bond
€4,570.00 |
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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) |
In Bond
€2,115.00 |
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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) |
Expected Price Range
€3,362 -
€3,992
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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 | 21 | - |
In Bond
€166.00 |
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Bordeaux | 20 | - |
In Bond
€148.00 |
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Bordeaux | 11 | - |
In Bond
€161.00 |
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Bordeaux | 5 | - |
In Bond
€151.00 |
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Bordeaux | 6 | 90 (VN (NM)) |
In Bond
€115.00 |
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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)) |
In Bond
€245.00 |
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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 | 90-92 (VN (NM)) |
In Bond
€96.00 |
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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 | 6 | 93 (JD) |
In Bond
€140.00 |
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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) |
In Bond
€715.00 |
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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)) |
In Bond
€413.00 |
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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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