Graves and Pessac-Léognan white wines 2015 in bottle
Jane Anson has re-tasted the Graves and Pessac-Léognan 2015 dry white wines in bottle, providing updated tasting notes and ratings exclusively for Decanter Premium members...
Introduction by Decanter editorial
Ripe fruit was a particular feature of several dry white wines from Graves and Pessac-Léognan in the Bordeaux 2015 vintage at the time of the en primeur tastings.
This was particularly apparent when compared to the 2014 vintage, which was marked by much higher acidity levels – so much so that several producers took the rare step of allowing malolactic fermentation on their Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon, in order to to soften the edges.
Jane Anson said after tasting Graves and Pessac 2015 dry whites en primeur:
There is a danger in Pessac that the dry whites could be overshadowed by the red 2015 vintage, but the best dry white wines wines should age well over the next decade, according to Anson, who re-tasted many of the wines for Decanter two years after the harvest.
Premium members can see Jane Anson’s tasting notes and ratings below.
Bordeaux 2015: How it looks in bottle
Jane Anson’s original Graves and Pessac 2015 en primeur report
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Château La Garde, Pessac-Léognan, Bordeaux, France, 2015
<p>Firm, creamy and confident expression of apricot flesh – a rush of sweetness hits the mid palate. A pretty, enjoyable, aperitif wine. 73% Sauvignon Blanc,...
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<p>Exotic, apricot-driven, sweet fruit with lovely lift, good complexity and a Pessac feel.<br /> 15% new oak and lees stirring.</p>
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<p>Slightly bitter lemon finish but still has Pessac-Léognan polish. Mid-weight, mid-acidity, good food wine from 80% Sauvignon Blanc and 20% Sémillon, fermented then aged for...
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This is already exhibiting a slight honey character alongside the rich citrus fruit. It's enjoyable, but lacks some freshness.
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Château Haut-Bergey, Pessac-Léognan, Bordeaux, France, 2015
<p>Gentle aromatics of apricot and nectarine and fully ripe flavours with plenty of relaxed charm.<br /> 50% new oak.</p>
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Clos Marsalette, Pessac-Léognan, Bordeaux, France, 2015
Very pretty, creamy, fleshy citrus fruit – a classic even blend of Sauvignon and Sémillon, 50% malolactic fermentation and ageing in barrel.
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