Rating 91
Style Red
Blend , Merlot
Vintage 2017
Appellation
Bordeaux
France
ABV 13%
Price $25.00  Buy This Wine
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Reviewed 2020-06-10

Perfect For

Host/Hostess Gifting, Impressing On A Budget, Long-Term Aging

Drink If You Like

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon , Merlot

Sotheby's Pessac-Leognan 2017 Review

It’s young, and a bit dusty from tannins that still need some time to chill, but the fruit core is developing and going in a nice earthy, savory direction. Soon, as the wine calms down and folds into itself, the dry edges will give way to soft blackberry and currant aromas with a soft palate. So, obvs this is an age worthy wine, and at this price you can grab a few of them and watch this bottle develop over time. Yay for affordable awesome!

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Sotheby's Pessac-Leognan 2017
It’s young, and a bit dusty from tannins that still need some time to chill, but the fruit core is developing and going in a nice earthy, savory direction. Soon, as the wine calms down and folds into itself, the dry edges will give way to soft blackberry and currant aromas with a soft palate. So, obvs this is an age worthy wine, and at this price you can grab a few of them and watch this bottle develop over time. Yay for affordable awesome!

Reviewed On: 06-10-2020
91
POINTS
Sotheby's Pessac-Leognan 2017
It’s young, and a bit dusty from tannins that still need some time to chill, but the fruit core is developing and going in a nice earthy, savory direction. Soon, as the wine calms down and folds into itself, the dry edges will give way to soft blackberry and currant aromas with a soft palate. So, obvs this is an age worthy wine, and at this price you can grab a few of them and watch this bottle develop over time. Yay for affordable awesome!

Reviewed On: 06-10-2020