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L'esprit de Chevalier Rouge Pessac-Leognan AOC 2020

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Red dry

L'esprit de Chevalier Rouge Pessac-Leognan AOC 2020

57,00

Description

L'Esprit de Chevalier 2020 is the superb second wine of the magnificent Domaine de Chevalier, a renowned Cru Classé in Bordeaux. Meticulously managed by the Bernard family since 1983, this wine offers an accessible yet refined taste of the estate's exceptional Pessac-Léognan terroir.

Crafted from younger vines on gravelly soils with clay-gravel subsoils, it boasts an aromatic bouquet of sublime depth and maturity, revealing notes of red and black berries. A subtle touch of spices and fresh humus blends seamlessly with hints of heather. On the palate, L'Esprit de Chevalier 2020 embodies a fruity, structured, and dense profile.

Its perfect balance suggests excellent aging potential, making it a fantastic choice to enjoy now or to cellar for future pleasure.

Serving recommendations

Serve in Bordeaux wine glasses at 18 °C with red meat loin, lamb, wild poultry dishes.

Rating

95 / 100

James Suckling

About brand

The Domaine de Chevalier located in Léognan, the Capital town of the Graves Region has a long history. It appears on the famous map of Pierre de Belleyme in 1783. In 1983 the estate was purchased by the Bernard Family, N° 1 in France on the spirits market and a major negociant of premium Bordeaux wines. It has been run over since by Olivier Bernard who perpetuates that spirit of balance and the constant drive for perfection which have been the hallmark of this outstanding wine. The red Domaine de Chevalier, the flagship of the Pessac-Léognan appellation belongs to the elite of the great classified growths of Bordeaux. The white Domaine de Chevalier is recognized as one of the world’s finest dry wines.

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