Pessac-Leognan

In 1986 a new communal district was created within Graves, based on the districts of Pessac and Léognan. Pessac-Léognan has the best soils of the region, very similar to those of the Médoc, although the depth of gravel is more variable, and contains all the classed growths of the region. Some of its great names, including Ch. Haut-Brion, even sit serenely and resolutely in Bordeaux's southern urban sprawl.

Learn more about Pessac-Leognan

In 1986 a new communal district was created within Graves, in Bordeaux,  based on the districts of Pessac and Léognan, the first of which lies within the suburbs of the city. Essentially this came about through pressure from Pessac-Léognan vignerons, who wished to disassociate themselves from growers with predominately sandy soils further south in Graves.

Pessac-Léognan has the best soils of the region, very similar to those of the Médoc, although the depth of gravel is more variable, and contains all the classed growths of the region. Some of its great names, including Ch. Haut-Brion, even sit serenely and resolutely in Bordeaux's southern urban sprawl.

The climate is milder than to the north of the city and the harvest can occur up to two weeks earlier. This gives the best wines a heady, rich and almost savoury character, laced with notes of tobacco, spice and leather. Further south, the soil is sandier with more clay, and the wines are lighter, fruity and suitable for earlier drinking.

Recommended Châteaux: Ch. Haut-Brion, Ch. la Mission Haut-Brion, Ch. Pape Clément, Ch Haut-Bailly, Domaine de Chevalier, Ch. Larrivet-Haut-Brion, Ch. Carmes Haut-Brion, Ch. La Garde, Villa Bel-Air.

Filter Results
Filter By
Stored Status
search.nav.facetShowMore_storedStatus
Ratings
Colour
New To BBX
Price Per Bottle
Price per Case
En Primeur
Maturity
Vintage
Grape Variety
Case Size
Bottle Size
Stock Origin
Alcohol Percentage
Showing 1-30 out of 132 items
Hide All Details

Prices: 

Please note:

Wines sold "In Bond" (including BBX) or “En Primeur” are not available for immediate delivery and storage charges may apply.

Duty and VAT must be paid separately before delivery can take place.

, Ready, but will keep

2016 Berry Bros. & Rudd Pessac-Léognan by Ch. Haut Bailly

2016 Berry Bros. & Rudd Pessac-Léognan by Ch. Haut Bailly
Chateau Haut-Bailly, Ready, but will keep,
Once again, our own Pessac-Léognan is a collaboration with Véronique Sanders of Ch. Haut-Bailly, and comes from the estate's younger vines. Arguably the finest vintage yet of this wine, the nose is instantly impresssive in its richness and vigour. Intense notes of cassis and blackberry mingle with cedar-wood and saddle leather. The palate is invitingly rounded, with ripe fruit at the core balanced by a wet-stone minerality almost unique to the Graves region. Enjoy this now, with almost any food that has a savoury depth to it.
Max Lalondrelle, Wine Buyer, Berry Bros. & Rudd
France > Bordeaux > Pessac Leognan
1 Review

Bottle

£22.95

Case price (12)
£234.00 Saving £41.40

Bottle 12 x 75cl 163cs

£168.96
See All Listings
, Ready, but will keep

2013 Ch. Lafont Menaut Blanc, Pessac-Léognan

2013 Ch. Lafont Menaut Blanc, Pessac-Léognan
Chateau Lafont Menaut, Ready, but will keep,
Gloriously aromatic on the nose – lemon sherbet and elderflower: the palate is full of vibrant, crunchy white-currant fruit, with a touch of spicy richness from the oak fermentation. Everything is in superb harmony; fresh, elegant and balanced.
Philip Moulin - Fine Wine Buyer
France > Bordeaux > Pessac Leognan

Bottle

£18.50

Case price (12)
£199.80 Saving £22.20

Bottle 6 x 75cl 8cs

£70.26
See All Listings
, Ready, but will keep

2013 "C" de Carmes Haut Brion, Pessac-Léognan

Make BBX Bid
2013 "C" de Carmes Haut Brion, Pessac-Léognan
Chateau Les Carmes Haut Brion, Ready, but will keep,
France > Bordeaux > Pessac Leognan

Case price (Bottle 6 x 75cl)

£123.54

Bottle 6 x 75cl 6cs

£89.94
See All Listings
, Ready, but will keep

2014 "C" de Carmes Haut Brion, Pessac-Léognan

2014 "C" de Carmes Haut Brion, Pessac-Léognan
Chateau Les Carmes Haut Brion, Ready, but will keep,
France > Bordeaux > Pessac Leognan
1 Review

Case price (Bottle 6 x 75cl)

£123.54

Bottle 6 x 75cl 17cs

£89.94
See All Listings
, For laying down

2014 Ch. Picque Caillou Rouge, Pessac-Léognan, Bordeaux

Make BBX Bid
2014 Ch. Picque Caillou Rouge, Pessac-Léognan, Bordeaux
Ch. Picque Caillou, For laying down,
This 24 hectare property boasts classic gravel soils and a notably warm microclimate, so performs well in cooler years like 2014. The ethos in the vineyard is lutte raisonée, and vinification and ageing (12 months in French oak, 30% of it new) are similarly sympathetic. The resulting wine is precisely what one wants from Pesac-Léognan: elegant and mineral, with aromas including black cherries and graphite.
Unimaginative perhaps, but Pique Caillou ’14 is a sensational match for roast beef. 
Will Heslop, Buyer. Berry Bros. & Rudd.
France > Bordeaux > Pessac Leognan

Bottle

£22.50

Case price (12)
£243.00 Saving £27.00

Bottle 12 x 75cl 5cs

£176.52

Bottle 12 x 75cl 1cs

£230.00
See All Listings
, Ready, but will keep

2015 Ch. Les Hauts de Martillac, Pessac- Leognan

2015 Ch. Les Hauts de Martillac, Pessac- Leognan
Ch. Les Hauts de Martillac, Ready, but will keep,
A fairly deep coloured dry white the first impression is of citrus notes of the Sauvignon and the citrus notes. The palate has notes of brioche,lemon and a delisious density thanks to the Semillon and the muscadelle.
France > Bordeaux > Pessac Leognan

Bottle

£22.60

Available in Retail - View Retail Price
See All Listings
, Ready, but will keep

2015 Ch. Pont Saint Martin Blanc Pessac-Léognan

2015 Ch. Pont Saint Martin Blanc Pessac-Léognan
Ch. Pont Saint-Martin, Ready, but will keep,
France > Bordeaux > Pessac Leognan

Bottle

£23.99

Case price (6)
£122.40 Saving £21.54

Bottle 6 x 75cl 3cs

£88.98
See All Listings
, Drink now

2006 Ch. La Louvière Blanc Pessac-Léognan

2006 Ch. La Louvière Blanc Pessac-Léognan
Chateau La Louviere, Drink now,
Very pale. Smoky, mineral, Sauvignon-like. Not the weight of some – and this wine makes me wonder whether there aren’t, say, Pouilly-Fumés that would deliver more satisfaction in this mould? A bit spindly.
Jancis Robinson. 8th August 2007. 
France > Bordeaux > Pessac Leognan

Bottle

£25.00

Available in Retail - View Retail Price
See All Listings
, Ready, but will improve

2010 Ch. La Garde, Pessac Léognan

Make BBX Bid
2010 Ch. La Garde, Pessac Léognan
Chateau La Garde, Ready, but will improve,
France > Bordeaux > Pessac Leognan

Case price (Bottle 12 x 75cl)

£304.68

See All Listings
, Ready, but will improve

2014 Ch. Clos Marsalette, Pessac-Léognan

Make BBX Bid
2014 Ch. Clos Marsalette, Pessac-Léognan
Ch Clos Marsalette, Ready, but will improve,

France > Bordeaux > Pessac Leognan

Bottle

£26.00

Case price (12)
£261.60 Saving £50.40

Bottle 12 x 75cl 146cs

£192.00
See All Listings
, For laying down

2014 Ch. Latour Martillac Rouge, Pessac-Léognan

2014 Ch. Latour Martillac Rouge, Pessac-Léognan
Ch. Latour Martillac, For laying down,
France > Bordeaux > Pessac Leognan

Case price (Bottle 6 x 75cl)

£159.60

Bottle 6 x 75cl 400cs

£120.00

Case price (D. Magnum 1 x 300cl)

£151.99

D. Magnum 1 x 300cl 10cs

£118.00

Case price (Imperial 1 x 600cl)

£278.78

Imperial 1 x 600cl 2cs

£215.00
See All Listings
, Ready, but will keep

2014 L'Esprit de Chevalier Blanc, Pessac-Léognan

2014 L'Esprit de Chevalier Blanc, Pessac-Léognan
Domaine De Chevalier, Ready, but will keep,
From the younger vines of this fabled estate, l'Esprit is a blend of 70% Sauvignon Blanc and 30% Semillion. It's aged for 12 months in new and used oak. Extensive batonnage adds weight and texture to the palate, complimenting the fresh acidity characteristic of the '14 vintage.
Will Heslop, Wine Buyer
France > Bordeaux > Pessac Leognan
1 Review

Bottle

£27.95

Case price (12)
£301.80 Saving £33.60

Bottle 6 x 75cl 28cs

£112.74
See All Listings
, Ready, but will keep

2012 Ch. La Louvière Blanc Pessac-Léognan

2012 Ch. La Louvière Blanc Pessac-Léognan
Chateau La Louviere, Ready, but will keep,
Tasted blind at the Southwold 2012 tasting. The 2012 Château La Louvière Blanc has a feisty and attractive bouquet: lemon curd, citrus fruit and beeswax scents all leaping from the glass. The palate is very well balanced with decent weight, though it does not deliver the same complexity as the aromatics. The acidity is well judged and there are attractive ginger and grilled walnut notes. I would leave this another year and see if it can evolve more nuances in bottle, but I was pleased to see this gaining substance since I last tasted it in barrel.
Neal Martin - The Wine Advocate, 28th Oct 2016
France > Bordeaux > Pessac Leognan

Bottle

£28.50

Case price (12)
£296.40 Saving £45.60

Bottle 6 x 75cl 8cs

£110.46
See All Listings
, For laying down

2012 Ch. Latour Martillac Rouge, Pessac-Léognan

Make BBX Bid
2012 Ch. Latour Martillac Rouge, Pessac-Léognan
Ch. Latour Martillac, For laying down,
France > Bordeaux > Pessac Leognan
2 Reviews

Bottle

£28.50

Case price (12)
£304.80 Saving £37.20

Bottle 12 x 75cl 7cs

£228.00
See All Listings
, For laying down

2011 Ch. Malartic-Lagravière, Rouge Pessac-Léognan

Make BBX Bid
2011 Ch. Malartic-Lagravière, Rouge Pessac-Léognan
Chateau Malartic-Lagraviere, For laying down,
Vivid, expressive, juicy and concentrated, the 2011 Malartic Lagraviere comes from good-sized estate of 131 acres, of which 17 are dedicated to their excellent white wine. Made from a blend of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 37% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc and 3% Petit Verdot, it exhibits a dense ruby/purple color along with a supple, medium to full-bodied texture with no hard edges, an opulence and exuberance that provide lots of seductiveness, and tell-tale notes of burning embers, charcoal, kirsch liqueur and black currant fruit. Drink this impressive 2011 over the next two decades. Only 55% of the production made it into the grand vin. The natural alcohol is 13.5%.
Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate, 30th April 2014
France > Bordeaux > Pessac Leognan
1 Review

Bottle

£39.50

Case price (6)
£213.54 Saving £23.46

Bottle 6 x 75cl 495cs

£164.94
See All Listings
, For laying down

2014 Ch. Malartic-Lagravière, Rouge Pessac-Léognan

Make BBX Bid
2014 Ch. Malartic-Lagravière, Rouge Pessac-Léognan
Chateau Malartic-Lagraviere, For laying down,
The 2014 Malartic-Lagravière has a crisp and focused bouquet with precise blackberry and briary scents, a lovely undercurrent of mineralité. The palate is beautifully balanced on the entry with rounded, quite concentrated black fruit. There is a lot of extraction here and I fear that they may have found a touch of under-ripe tannin towards the finish, which is a shame because the nose is so damn gorgeous! Tasted blind at the annual Southwold tasting.
Neal Martin, vinous.com
France > Bordeaux > Pessac Leognan

Bottle

£45.50

Case price (6)
£245.94 Saving £27.06

Bottle 6 x 75cl 236cs

£191.94
New To BBX

Bottle 6 x 75cl 1cs

£191.00
New To BBX

Bottle 6 x 75cl 1cs

£250.00
See All Listings
, Ready, but will keep

2010 Ch. Malartic-Lagravière, Blanc Pessac-Léognan

Make BBX Bid
2010 Ch. Malartic-Lagravière, Blanc Pessac-Léognan
Chateau Malartic-Lagraviere, Ready, but will keep,
France > Bordeaux > Pessac Leognan

Bottle

£46.99

See All Listings
, For laying down

2015 Ch. Malartic-Lagravière, Blanc Pessac-Léognan

Make BBX Bid
2015 Ch. Malartic-Lagravière, Blanc Pessac-Léognan
Chateau Malartic-Lagraviere, For laying down,
One of the stealth wines of the vintage, where the acidity – here zingy lime zest – builds slowly over the course of the palate, along with good tension and savoury herbs. Grasps on to the available freshness in the grapes and run with it. A lovely wine that will develop.
Drink: 2017-2027
Jane Anson - decanter.com - April 2016 
France > Bordeaux > Pessac Leognan

Bottle

£48.00

Case price (6)
£267.54 Saving £20.46

Bottle 6 x 75cl 31cs

£209.94
See All Listings
, For laying down

2014 Domaine de Chevalier Rouge, Pessac-Léognan

Make BBX Bid
2014 Domaine de Chevalier Rouge, Pessac-Léognan
Domaine De Chevalier, For laying down,
The yield was 40 hectolitres per hectare this year: that doesn't represent a great yield, but it is much better than recent years, in particular 2013. I always buy this wine for my own cellar and will be doing so again. Soft and really approachable, this is a gentle wine. Shy, but pretty on the nose, it is decadent and could be enjoyed very early; but that's not to say it won't age well, all the component parts are singing in harmony: ripe, fleshy fruit, freshness, attractive acidity and silky, fine tannins. The finish is soft too. This is so silky and enjoyable, even when tasting a barrel sample.

65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot
France > Bordeaux > Pessac Leognan

Case price (Bottle 6 x 75cl)

£289.20

Bottle 6 x 75cl 114cs

£228.00

Case price (Bottle 12 x 75cl)

£578.40

Bottle 12 x 75cl 11cs

£456.00

Bottle 6 x 75cl 2cs

£227.00
New To BBX

Magnum 3 x 150cl 1cs

£268.00
See All Listings
, For laying down

2006 Ch. Malartic-Lagravière, Rouge, Pessac-Léognan

2006 Ch. Malartic-Lagravière, Rouge, Pessac-Léognan
Chateau Malartic-Lagraviere, For laying down,
France > Bordeaux > Pessac Leognan

Case price (Bottle 12 x 75cl)

£592.68

Bottle 12 x 75cl 26cs

£467.88
See All Listings
, Ready, but will keep

2012 Lune d'Or, Clos de Lunes, Bordeaux Blanc Sec

Make BBX Bid
2012 Lune d'Or, Clos de Lunes, Bordeaux Blanc Sec
Domaine De Chevalier, Ready, but will keep,
France > Bordeaux > Pessac Leognan

Bottle

£56.50

Case price (6)
£305.10 Saving £33.90

Bottle 3 x 75cl 7cs

£120.63
See All Listings
, Ready, but will keep

2006 La Parde de Haut Bailly, Pessac-Leognan

Make BBX Bid
2006 La Parde de Haut Bailly, Pessac-Leognan
Chateau Haut-Bailly, Ready, but will keep,
Gorgeous aromas of raspberry, blueberry and stones. Full-bodied, with silky tannins and a tobacco, berry and spice character. Best after 2012.
James Suckling - Wine Spectator, 2009
France > Bordeaux > Pessac Leognan

Magnum

£61.00

Case price (6)
£310.80 Saving £55.20

Magnum 6 x 150cl 3cs

£233.04
See All Listings
, For laying down

2011 Ch. Smith Haut Lafitte Rouge Pessac Léognan

Make BBX Bid
2011 Ch. Smith Haut Lafitte Rouge Pessac Léognan
Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte, For laying down,
A property whose star has really risen in recent years, and a tribute to the unstinting efforts made by owners Daniel and Florence Cathiard to fine-tune their wines. The red wine was very carefully vinified at 26 degrees, lower than usual, to ensure that no excessive extraction of bitter tannins took place. The bouquet is of ripe plummy fruit, while the palate shows hints of spice and abundant red fruit but in a framework of finesse and elegance. A wine where the owners have demonstrated great sensitivity towards the conditions of the vintage.
France > Bordeaux > Pessac Leognan

Case price (Bottle 12 x 75cl)

£765.60

Bottle 12 x 75cl 11cs

£612.00
See All Listings
, For laying down

2014 Ch. Smith Haut Lafitte Rouge Pessac Léognan

Make BBX Bid
2014 Ch. Smith Haut Lafitte Rouge Pessac Léognan
Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte, For laying down,
The 2014 Smith Haut-Lafitte has a much simpler bouquet than the 2014 Pape-Clément, with scents of pencil lead and cooked meat infusing the black fruit. The palate is well balanced with slightly firm tannin, moderate levels of acidity that segues to a very peppery and vivacious finish. This is a sophisticated and classy Pessac-Léognan, though I wonder if it is starting to close down? Tasted blind at the annual Southwold tasting.
Neal Martin, vinous.com
France > Bordeaux > Pessac Leognan

Bottle

£68.00

Case price (6)
£404.40 Saving £3.60

Bottle 6 x 75cl 6cs

£324.00
New To BBX

Bottle 6 x 75cl 1cs

£350.00
New To BBX

Magnum 3 x 150cl 2cs

£360.00
See All Listings
, For laying down

2012 Ch. Smith Haut Lafitte Rouge Pessac Léognan

Make BBX Bid
2012 Ch. Smith Haut Lafitte Rouge Pessac Léognan
Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte, For laying down,
We have really struggled with the red wines from this estate over recent vintages and I have torn out what little hair I have left when reading the huge Parker ratings it has been receiving. This year, however, the wine does not seem forced or over-extracted, and although I still wouldn’t say it is subtle or shows elegance, the wine has good weight and balance with a really decent freshness. If it is made available at an attractive price this year, it certainly deserves consideration. Drink 2016-2026.
Simon Staples, Asia Director
France > Bordeaux > Pessac Leognan

Case price (Bottle 12 x 75cl)

£895.08

Bottle 12 x 75cl 4cs

£719.88
See All Listings
, Ready, but will improve

2005 Domaine de Chevalier Rouge, Pessac-Léognan, Bordeaux

Make BBX Bid
2005 Domaine de Chevalier Rouge, Pessac-Léognan, Bordeaux
Domaine De Chevalier, Ready, but will improve,
Domaine de Chevalier is one of the few Graves estates to produce both first class reds and whites. The property was purchased by the Ricard family in 1865 and remained in their hands until it was bought by the Bernard distilling company in 1983.

I fell in love with this, first in barrel then in bottle. The best wines of 2005 show an irrepressible energy and, as soon as the aromatics of the Chevalier hit you, you can feel the vigour in the rich, intoxicating black fruit and the mineral, gravelly overtones that only great Graves can offer. The seemingly endless finish and perfect harmony of this wine, combined with the firm yet supple tannins, immensely concentrated fruit and life-giving acidity look set to make this a legendary Domaine de Chevalier.
"Rich, ripe, intense and complex nose. Generous, full, concentrated palate with rich fruit, vanilla and spices."
Pessac & Graves Tasting Panel - Highly Recommended 4/5 Stars- Decanter Dec 08
France > Bordeaux > Pessac Leognan
1 Review

Case price (Bottle 12 x 75cl)

£995.88

Bottle 12 x 75cl 3cs

£803.88

Bottle 12 x 75cl 1cs

£780.00
New To BBX

Magnum 6 x 150cl 1cs

£840.00
See All Listings
, Ready, but will keep

2004 Ch. Pape Clement, Pessac Léognan

2004 Ch. Pape Clement, Pessac Léognan
Chateau Pape Clement, Ready, but will keep,
Zealously intent on improving on what he has already accomplished, proprietor Bernard Magrez continues to fashion one of Pessac-Leognans most impeccably made wines.....The most concentrated wine of Graves, Pape-Clement may be as profound as the first-growth, Haut-Brion. The deep ruby/purple-colored 2004 exhibits a fragrant bouquet of flowers, camphor, earth, and red as well as black fruits. Medium-bodied, surprisingly textured and rich, with decent acidity, a long finish, and moderate but sweet tannin, it is an exceptionally successful wine. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2020+. 92-94/100 points. (Robert Parker - Wine Advocate - Apr-2005)
France > Bordeaux > Pessac Leognan

Case price (Bottle 12 x 75cl)

£1,053.48

Bottle 12 x 75cl 10cs

£851.88
See All Listings
, For laying down

2014 Ch. Pape Clément Blanc, Pessac-Léognan

Make BBX Bid
2014 Ch. Pape Clément Blanc, Pessac-Léognan
Chateau Pape Clement, For laying down,
There is a lovely saline edge to this tasty Graves. The eponymous gravel soil lends a crisp saline edge to the Sauvignon Blanc which is tempered by the roundness of Sémillon. Oak-aging exerts a pronounced, spicy, vanilla-laced complexity. Lovely and golden in colour, the nose is voluminous, with citrus, white peach and lychee in abundance. Nicely concentrated, there is a crisp and weighty complexity.

46% Sauvignon Blanc, 48% Sémillon, 5% Sauvignon Gris, 1% Muscadelle
France > Bordeaux > Pessac Leognan

Case price (Bottle 6 x 75cl)

£580.80

See All Listings
, For laying down

2012 Domaine de Chevalier Blanc, Graves

Make BBX Bid
2012 Domaine de Chevalier Blanc, Graves
Domaine De Chevalier, For laying down,
There is a qualitative similarity between 2012 and 2011 for the dry white wines of the Graves, high praise indeed given the undoubted quality of the latter. However the summer of 2012 was hotter and drier, giving what Remi Edange at Domaine de Chevalier called a "pulpeux" quality to the wines. That is to say a fleshy and juicy character. This 2012 white is very impressive with a bright firm fruit showing citrus and stoney flavours in equal measure. As usual as 70/30 blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon, this is sure to be an outstanding wine once it has finished its maturation in oak.
Mark Pardoe MW, Wine Buying Director
France > Bordeaux > Pessac Leognan
1 Review

Bottle

£105.00

Case price (12)
£1,134.00 Saving £126.00

Bottle 12 x 75cl 2cs

£918.96
See All Listings
, Drink now

1993 Ch. La Mission Haut Brion, Pessac-Léognan

Make BBX Bid
1993 Ch. La Mission Haut Brion, Pessac-Léognan
Chateau La Mission-Haut-Brion, Drink now,
Already almost mature, this is classic Graves with complex tobacco and herb flavours. Pure fruit, along with acidity and soft tannins. Light, poised fresh finish of delicious fruit.
France > Bordeaux > Pessac Leognan

Case price (Bottle 12 x 75cl)

£2,248.80

Bottle 12 x 75cl 1cs

£1,848.00
See All Listings
Showing 1-30 out of 132 items