{"id":10537,"date":"2020-12-28T22:38:10","date_gmt":"2020-12-28T22:38:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/allwinetours.com\/?p=10537"},"modified":"2024-04-10T08:18:50","modified_gmt":"2024-04-10T08:18:50","slug":"wineries-closest-to-bordeaux","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/allwinetours.com\/wineries-closest-to-bordeaux\/","title":{"rendered":"Wine Regions and Wineries Closest to Bordeaux – Pessac-L\u00e9ognan"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Where to Go for a Wine Tasting from Bordeaux?<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Wine regions closest to Bordeaux are Pessac-L\u00e9ognan,<\/b> Haut-M\u00e9doc<\/b>, and Margaux<\/b>.\u00a0If you have little time, consider visiting wineries in one of these Bordeaux wine regions.<\/span><\/p>

Some of the oldest wineries in Bordeaux, Chateau Pape Cl\u00e9ment<\/a>, and Chateau Haut-Brion<\/a> are located within the city limits and can be reached in 15 minutes by car from the city center, or by public transit.<\/p>

However, the area is quite vast and some wineries will require 30-45 minutes from the city center.<\/p>

An organized\u00a0wine tour could be another option. If you are interested, please see\u00a0<\/span>my private tours<\/a><\/span> and small-group tours<\/a> to visit the wineries of Bordeaux.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Where is Pessac-L\u00e9ognan?<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Pessac-L\u00e9ognan is the name of the wine appellation established in 1987 on the left bank of the Garonne river, south of the city of Bordeaux.<\/p>

The main towns in the appellations are Pessac, L\u00e9ognan, Martillac, Gradignan, Villenave-d’Ornon, Cadaujac, Talence, and La Brede.<\/p>

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Why to Visit Pessac-L\u00e9ognan Wineries?<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Pros:\u00a0<\/b><\/h4>

Pessac-L\u00e9ognan wineries are the closest<\/b> to the city of Bordeaux.\u00a0 You will find many top Bordeaux producers within a short driving distance from the city center.<\/p>

The region of Pessac-L\u00e9ognan produces some of the best red and white<\/b> wines <\/b>in France.\u00a0 This is unique for Bordeaux, which is mostly known for its red wines.<\/p>

Pessac-L\u00e9ognan wines are generally a very\u00a0good value<\/b> for money.\u00a0 They are extremely popular among French wine lovers.<\/p>

Cons:<\/b><\/h4>

Since the wineries are located close to the big city, vineyards can sometimes be surrounded by residential housing.\u00a0 However, do not let that discourage you. The area is still large enough to find pretty rural landscapes, impressive castles, vineyards, and small villages. Just drive a bit further south from the city of Bordeaux. See my map of Pessac-L\u00e9ognan<\/a>\u00a0wineries below.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Magnums collection at Chateau Pape Cl\u00e9ment.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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What Kind of Wines are Made in Pessac-Leognan?<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Approximately 10 million bottles of red and white wines <\/b>are made in Pessac- L\u00e9ognan each year.\u00a0 Red wines represent approximately 80% of the total volume.<\/p>

Red wines of Pessac-L\u00e9ognan<\/h3>

Red wines are powerful yet delicate and refined.<\/p>

Cabernet Sauvignon<\/b> and Merlot<\/b> are the main grape varieties in Pessac-L\u00e9ognan.<\/p>

The typical aromas are crushed berries and fruits, vanilla, grilled almonds, and smoke.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Tasting at Chateau Haut-Brion, Pessac.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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White wines of Pessac-L\u00e9ognan<\/h3>

The dry white wines of Pessac-Leognan are known for their freshness, complexity,\u00a0 intensity and balance.<\/p>

Sauvignon Blanc<\/b> and Semillion<\/b>\u00a0vines perform extremely well in poor, sandy and chalky soils of the Graves region. Sauvignon Blanc brings out the smell of the Muscat grapes while Semillion is adding aromas of\u00a0candied fruit.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Best Wineries to Visit in Pessac-L\u00e9ognan<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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1. Ch\u00e2teau Pape Cl\u00e9ment<\/a><\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Chateau Pape Clement, Pessac, 33600, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n
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+33 0 5 57 26 38 38<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n
Wine Tours<\/div>

By appointment.<\/p>\n

Closed on Mondays, the 25th of December and the 1st of January.<\/p>\n

The chateau offers a variety of tasting and food pairing experiences and interesting workshops. <\/p>\n

Here, you can taste other wines of the Bernard Magrez company produced in France and abroad.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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