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| Community Tasting Notes (average 89.6 pts. and median of 90 pts. in 53 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by zarped on 1/4/2024 & rated 93 points: still very good (136 views) | | | Tasted by peterag on 5/5/2021 & rated 90 points: Brilliantly preserved bottle. Deep hay color, distinctive white Bordeaux mineral taste, very nice on the palate. (814 views) | | | Tasted by wihong on 6/28/2020 & rated 93 points: Golden amber. Aroma of honeysuckle, apricot, juicy sweet peach. Palate entry of waxy mouthfeel ans sweet lemonade, followed by vanilla, lemon peel, pineapple and sweet tangerine. Long finish of gentle oak, lemon pips, orange and mint. A very balanced white Bordeaux at its peak after 15 years, very rich and complex. (956 views) | | | Tasted by peterag on 5/3/2020 & rated 89 points: This bottle was unfortunately overdue - however very strong and pleasant nose of honey, caramel flavor. Very dark yellow, straw color. Tasted more like to the dry sherry or dry Sauterne (879 views) | | | Tasted by peterag on 5/3/2020 & rated 93 points: It was a sister bottle of the one consumed on April 29. This showed much better condition- same honey and caramel scent; my 12 year old son who sniffed the wine from the glass noted that it does not smell like wine at all. Color was much less concentration of yellow. Remarkable, oily but crispy taste. Great wine. (903 views) | | | Tasted by peterag on 3/11/2018 & rated 87 points: Slightly corked, shallow and acid. However you can still feel some bits of good white Pessac (1909 views) | | | Tasted by Alcide23 on 1/31/2017 & rated 89 points: Mineral, herbal, beautiful acidity. Surprisingly buttery for a Sauvignon and sémillon ! (2173 views) | | | Tasted by peterag on 1/7/2017 & rated 86 points: This bottle was definitely past it maturity though it kept of some of its pedigree of excellent pessac leognan (color was still intact, some late white Bordeaux scents). May be it is this one particular bottle (other bottles from the same case have been perfect so far)? (1829 views) | | | Tasted by zarped on 10/22/2016 & rated 90 points: Belle robe soutenue légèrement cuivrée. Du croquant et de la matière sur des notes de peau de pamplemousse. Avec des beaux amers et une longue finale un peu fumée. Très beau et encore frais (2003 views) | | | Tasted by coolfella on 8/30/2016 & rated 92 points: PnP. Drank with sushi. Cantalope, tropical fruits, lemon peels on the nose, it was still not completely open in the first glass but opened up beautifully in the second and on. This is great now but will hold for at least 2-3 years. Liked it. (2123 views) | | | Tasted by Stlam on 12/10/2015 & rated 90 points: Encore un belle acisité et un peut de croquant pas tros d'oxydation. Prêt à boire. Je croix pas qu'il va encore rester sur sont plateau longtemps. (2346 views) | | | Tasted by skurtz on 9/5/2015 & rated 88 points: Very smooth and subtle, perhaps my chicken curry dinner overwhelms the delicate nature of this wine. Will pump down and try tomorrow.
On day 2, this is much better chilled but still not entirely to my taste: mineral, herbs, and citrus (tart grapefruit). Balanced and well made but I prefer more fruit, less acid. Still tasty with my chicken sandwich. (1545 views) | | | Tasted by wihong on 6/20/2015 & rated 88 points: Color: Gold, light brown. Aroma: Mint, citrus, pineapple, mango and lime. Taste: At entry, oak, lemon, citrus, vanilla, waxy and thick mouthfeel. Mid-Palate: White pepper, kiwi, melon and apricot. Finish: Oaky, spicy, sea weed, thin short finish. Spicy, melon and citrus core, hot and too spicy for my liking. (1715 views) | | | Tasted by Duncan Disorderly on 10/23/2014 & rated 91 points: Really very good indeed. Serve well chilled (2502 views) | | | Tasted by Hugo Lanteigne on 3/11/2014 & rated 89 points: Nez sur des arômes d'agrume confit, de pêche, fleur séché avec des notes de pierre à fusil. Bouche texturer, certaine richesse, le restant frais et harmonieux. Captain Vino et moi l'avons trouver à l'aveugle! Très bon mais a point, ce n'est pas nécessaire de l'attendre plus longtemps. Très bien- (2894 views) | | | Tasted by dkfinancial on 1/12/2013 & rated 91 points: Drink up. Has evolved -- oxidized -- remarkably fast for a white Pessac. Enjoyable for its buttery cashew and pear torte aromas & flavours. Solid palate intensity and length, but lacking any freshness and a bit cloying/viscous on the finish. Consistent TNs between bottles purchased at LCBO and SAQ. (3586 views) | | | Tasted by Wine Mothership on 12/25/2012 & rated 86 points: I've had quite a bit of white Bordeaux recently and this one was a little disappointing. Everything that you'd expect from a white P/L, but turned down a couple of notches. Green citrus, cream and a little savoury asparagus character on both the nose and in the mouth. Medium length.
This was a perfectly OK wine, but there are many better choices out there for less money. (3157 views) | | | Tasted by dkfinancial on 8/6/2012 & rated 90 points: Better than last bottle. Nose of buttered toast, pear purée, lemon curd and ever so slightly floral. Medium acidity, body and alcohol. Good length. Quite enjoyable between cellar and room temperature; a slightly smoky vanilla toast quality really comes through. Bottle variation is an issue -- as such, I'm going to drink the rest of what I have through 2016. (3630 views) | | | Tasted by dkfinancial on 3/9/2012 & rated 89 points: Cork had 1-2 mm of staining, and was in good compression. Nevertheless, this bottle showed premox'd aromas and flavours. Aromas and flavours of sweet gooseberries, ripe pears, vanilla cream and popcorn. Tasted a bit better with an hour of breathing in the fridge - but nothing spectacular (+1 point). Doesn't resemble 2 bottles I've had previously (2010 & 11) in terms of profile and length. (3375 views) | | | Tasted by G&A on 11/5/2011 & rated 89 points: Golden yellow colour, clear. A tad restrained nose of honey, lemon, grapefruit and hazelnuts.
In the mouth it starts off fruity, then into perfume. The finish is softly bitter and nutty.
Dry (perhaps slightly off), low/medium acidity, medium body, medium+ length.
Decent complexity and very enjoyable. (3041 views) | | | Tasted by wihong on 6/25/2011 & rated 85 points: Color: Yellow gold, long legs. Aroma: Fragrant, sweet floral aroma., tropical, mango, lime, banana. Taste: Entry: waxy, lemon. Mid-palate: Spicy, eucalyptus, grassy, medicinal, weighty. Finish: Dried herbs, spicy white pepper. Simple, muddled wine that lacks precision, but refreshing as expected. (2199 views) | | | Tasted by chd850 on 12/19/2010: N: oaky (a bit nutty), citrusy, sweet, clean
M: citrus and touch of bitterness similar to grapefruit and lemon, sweet, medium bodied,
Very nice. Well balanced between fruit and oak. complex but not overdone. Very good by it self. (2549 views) | | | Tasted by djdaqm on 3/6/2010 & rated 88 points: Bordeaux Update (Wine Exchange. Orange, CA): Touch of oak and carmel with white flowers on the nose. Burnt oak on palate, especially at the end. Somewhat balanced but bitterness turns me off a bit. (3259 views) | | | Tasted by Badfish on 3/6/2010 & rated 88 points: Bordeaux Update (Wine Exchange - Orange, CA): The nose is very stony and pungent here with aromas of sweet musk, honeysuckle, and stone fruits. Subtle sweetness to the fruit with citrus and mineral flavors. Elegant with solid character if somewhat thin on the finish. (3647 views) | | | Tasted by PC73 on 10/31/2009 & rated 90 points: Light and golden in appearance.
Grapefruit and stoned apricot on the nose.
Honey and melon were most obvious on the palate.
Crisp, dry with decent minerality. (2475 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
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(Ch Latour-Martillac Pessac-Léognan White) Subscribe to see review text. | By Chris Kissack
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(Chateau Latour-Martillac Blanc Pessac-Léognan) Subscribe to see review text. | By Stephen Tanzer
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(Chateau Latour Martillac Pessac Leognan Blanc) Subscribe to see review text. | By Jancis Robinson, MW
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(Ch Latour-Martillac Pessac-Léognan White) Subscribe to see review text. | By Richard Jennings
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(Château Latour-Martillac Blanc) Herbal and creamy nose; tasty, slightly oily texture, creamy, with good acidity; medium finish 89 points |
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Wine Scholar Guild vintage ratings
2018 vintage: "marked by a wet spring, a superb summer and a good harvest"
2019 vintage reports
2021: "From a general standpoint, whether for white, rosé or red wines, 2021 is a year marked by quality in the Rhône Valley Vineyards. Structured, elegant, fresh and fruity will be the main keywords for this new vintage."
2022 harvest: idealwine.info | wine-searcher.comBordeaux Bordeaux Wine Guide
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"2009 is all about ripeness, with wines impressively packed with ripe fruit and high alcohol levels. They are showy, in-your-face, and full of pleasure. The 2010s have the fruit and alcohol levels of the 2009s, but with a compelling freshness on the finish that balances the fruit and provides a perfect sense of structure." - Ben Nelson
"2016 is a landmark vintage in certain spots of Bordeaux and it should be remembered as one of the most inspired campaigns of the last 40-50+ years." -Jon Rimmerman
"The quality of red Bordeaux in 2016 was universally lauded – although the response to the en primeur campaign was muted. Quantity was high too, with the equivalent of 770 million bottles of wine produced. An exceptionally dry summer with cool nights eventually, thanks to mid September rain, resulted in small, thick-skinned, ripe grapes, and the wines are marked by high tannin and acidity, with superb aromatic fragrance." - Jancis Robinson
"2017 was complicated, but there are some excellent wines. Expect plenty of freshness and drinkability from wines that will offer excellent value, and others that will rival 2016 in terms of ripeness and ageability. But they are likely to be the exception not the rule, making careful selection key." - Jane Anson
"In the past, a vintage such as 2022 may have been overripe, raisined and low in acidity but 2022 had a sneaky little reservoir in its back pocket - a near perfect marriage of cool/cold/rain the previous winter and the previous vintage that literally soaked the soils (a key to why 2022 is not 2003...or 1893)." - Jon RimmermanGraves Vins de Graves (Conseil des Vins de Graves) - Read more about Pessac Leogan Graves and its winesPessac-Léognan Pessac-Leognan reds:
Grape Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Soil: Predominantly gravel and sandy rock, with varying proportions of clay and sandstone
Surface Area: 1,491 ha
Pessac-Leognan whites:
Grape Varieties: Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon
Soil: Gravel and rocks covered with sand, sandstone, and clay
Surface Area: 275 ha |
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