Pessac-Leognan is a relatively new prestigious appellation in the Bordeaux region of south-western France, carved out of the Graves sub-region. Our drive through the countryside on the way to Haut-Brion was absolutely beautiful. We stopped by Chateau Carbonnieux, one of the first estates included in the Graves wine classification, dating back to the 12th century. The red wines are the Bordeaux blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. The white wine is a blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon. The 2010 we picked up is 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Franc. We expect it to be amazing!