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Where is Pessac-Léognan wine from?
Pessac-Léognan is a red wine, also made in white, from Léognan, in Graves, Bordeaux, France. It is an AOC wine made mainly from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon.
Pessac-Léognan at a glance
| Classification | AOC |
|---|---|
| Appellation | Pessac-Léognan |
| Style | Red wine, White wine |
| Grapes | Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon |
| Village or town | Léognan |
| Subregion | Graves |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Country | France |
| Coordinates | 44.7597, -0.6041 |
Pessac-Léognan
Léognan, Bordeaux, France
AOC
The northern Graves, red and white
- Appellation
- Pessac-Léognan
- Grapes
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon
Pessac-Léognan was carved out of the northern Graves in 1987 and runs from the southern suburbs of Bordeaux to Léognan. It is famous for both reds and dry whites. It includes Château Haut-Brion, the only red outside the Médoc ranked in 1855, and all the classed growths of the Graves classification.
Second wines
- Château Haut-Brion
- Château La Mission Haut-Brion
- Domaine de Chevalier
- Château Smith Haut Lafitte
Pessac-Léognan: questions and answers
Where is Pessac-Léognan wine from?
Pessac-Léognan is a red wine, also made in white, from Léognan, in Graves, Bordeaux, France. It is an AOC wine made mainly from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon.
Which country is Pessac-Léognan from?
Pessac-Léognan is from France, in the Bordeaux wine region.
What grape is Pessac-Léognan made from?
Pessac-Léognan is made mainly from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon.
Is Pessac-Léognan a red or a white wine?
Both. Pessac-Léognan is made as a red and as a white wine; the red is the main style.
Who are the best producers of Pessac-Léognan?
Producers to know include Château Haut-Brion, Château La Mission Haut-Brion, Domaine de Chevalier and Château Smith Haut Lafitte.
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Sources: en.wikipedia.org, fr.wikipedia.org
Last reviewed October 2026.