See Jane Anson's top scoring Pessac-Léognan red wines from the recent Bordeaux 2017 en primeur tastings. Notes are available exclusively to Premium members.
A quick summary of weather conditions is particular helpful for understanding why Pessac and Graves have produced some of the best and some of the most challenging wines of 2017.
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Top Pessac-Léognan 2017 reds:
Below, you will find all Pessac 2017 reds rated at least 90 points. Follow the link beneath the wines to see all Pessac 2017 reds.
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