Pessac-Léognan & Graves 2018: Panel tasting results

Vibrant, elegant aromas meld earthy autumn leaves and dark fruit notes. Pleasantly layered with smoky French oak and lifted red berry hints. A fleshy palate,...

Concentrated dark fruit, evolving aromas of dark chocolate and cigar box. Slightly savoury, dense, and fresh. Subtle walnut, smoky blackcurrant, and smooth cherry notes. Smooth,...

Elegant aromas of berries and violet, complemented by a hint of toasty oak. Revealing notes of bonito flakes, walnut, black cherry and cedar spice. Boasting...

Candied red fruit and sour cherry aromas. Elegantly layered with kirsch and vanilla notes. A lovely texture of fine tannin, well-balanced with refreshing acidity. Promising...

Clean, vibrant aromas of cigar box, fresh leather and sweet spice. Subtle blueberries and integrated tannin structure. Pleasing with impressive complexity, balanced acidity and deep...

Rich, umami nose with roasted peppers, plum, and black cherry. Dense, deep, and initially inexpressive. Supple mouthfeel with juicy acidity. Fine, integrated tannins, balanced and...

This wine boasts earthy, savoury autumn leaf undertones. A deep, brilliant hue precedes a menthol and red fruit nose. Silky texture, rich tannins, and lovely...

Delicate, dark plum, smoky slate and burnished red cherry fruit, with clove and roasted meat aromas. Weighty, with plenty of ripe red fruit, chocolate and...

Harmonious fruitiness with juicy black cherry and currants. Powerful tannins integrate well, balanced with creamy dark fruit and luxurious oak. Supple texture with smoky, subtle...

Delicate, fresh aromas with an earthy, perfumed nose. Balanced palate with well-textured fruit. Inviting notes of dark roasted meats, cedar, mineral edge of cool, black...

Gentle and elegant nose with fresh strawberries and forest floor notes. Creamy mouthfeel with silky tannins, well-integrated, delicate red fruit bilberry and blackcurrant. Rounded and...

Dense with lots of promise, roasted meat, mineral slate, and clove spice, very perfumed. Herbal, black tea, cocoa and dark fruit palate with integrated tannins,...

Lacquer and walnut, clove spice and bright black cherry. Silky texture, fine tannins and fresh acidity with layers of fruit and spice. Very concentrated with...

Nose of roasted peanut, toffee, spiced oak, popcorn, caramel, ripe black cherry, and kirsch. Deep, concentrated dark fruit and spice. Juicy, lifted acidity, firm tannins;...

Soft cranberry and cherry notes with sappy oak and wood spice. Supple cherry entry, red fruited with a nice herby quality and crunchy texture. Layered...

Inviting aromas of smoky, meaty redcurrant. Vibrant with a touch of volatility, concentrated with fine tannins, plush red fruit, and roasted coffee notes with fresh...

Aromas of sour cherries and toast. Rich and mineral-driven with clean dark fruit and subtle spice. Balanced with robust tannins, silky texture and lively acidity....

Toasty oak dominates the rich nose, layered with spices, pepper, and black cherry jam. Concentrated dark fruit reveals great potential with aromatic lift, integrated acidity,...

Intensely aromatic with deep, dark fruit notes. A youthful palate with explosive richness and smooth raspberry fruit. Abundant glycerol adds texture with crafted smoky, roasted...

Gracefully evolving with red plum and sweet spices. Savoury, smoky notes mingle with ripe bilberry and damson. The palate is full and rich, dominated by...

Elegantly aromatic with black fruit and spice, red fruit notes with a touch of volatility. Rich palate with ample texture. Finishes slightly dry but promising...

Confected with spiced black cherry notes. Rich black fruit and fresh leather with silky tannins, ample glycerol, integrated fine tannins and a lingering bitterness. Effortless.

Dense spiced blackberry, cinnamon, and inviting blackcurrant aromas. Concentrated with beautifully integrated tannins, ripe, generous fruit with firm acidity and a grippy mouthfeel hinting at...

Complex, concentrated black fruit with earthy undertones on the nose. Notes of raspberry, red cherry, cloves, and briar. Supple with a rounded mouthfeel, integrated acidity,...

Earthy, dark fruit aromas with understated soft red fruit. Sultry wood spice, dark cherry and juicy red currant with balanced acidity, and firm tannins. Chewy...

Smoky, cedar wood aromas. Elegant fruit, with fresh red fruit and crunchy acidity. Attractive tannins, balanced and rich, with good ageing potential.

Elegant, floral nose with bright red cherry and oak hints. Lively acidity, toasty almond, classic and juicy with mocha notes. Balanced tannins, silky texture, fresh...

Attractive aromas with fruity depth. Juicy red fruit, fresh and spiced. Smooth palate with cedar and wild redcurrant. Balanced tannins, aromatic finish with clove hints....

Deep and concentrated with black cherry and earthy notes. Good fruit core, textured with woody, sour cherry and mocha hints. Warm alcohol with powerful tannins...

Complex, attractive nose with floral and mineral notes. Fresh acidity, balanced tannins, and rich red fruit. Shows evolution and heat. Silky texture with glycerol and...

Concentrated dark fruit with notes of liquorice, cedar wood, and vanilla. A touch of spice, finely balanced with wild bilberry, blackcurrant, roast coffee, and cedar....