Haut Bergey Pessac Leognan 2010

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Haut Bergey
Label Name:
 
Pessac Leognan
Vintage:
 
2010
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pessac-Léognan (Graves, Bordeaux)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon 65%, Merlot 35% (approx.)
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 92; Wine Spectator 92; Vinous 91; James Suckling 92-93; Jancis Robinson 16. 5/20

Tasting Note
Blackcurrant, blackberry and plum with tobacco, espresso, licorice and smoky oak. Suave, plush texture with velvety tannins and a long, slightly mineral finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roast lamb, mushroom or porcini risotto; Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ short ribs, beef rendang, miso-glazed aubergine.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; parcel vinified in temperature-controlled stainless-steel vats; matured ~14–18 months in French oak (about 50% new).

Vineyard Info
Château Haut-Bergey, Garcin family owners since 1991; estate dates to 15th century. Vineyard on gravel soils in Léognan; converted to organic/biodynamic practices in recent years.