L’Esprit de Chevalier Grand Vin de Graves Pessac-Leognan AOC

Owned by the Bernard family since 1983, the magnificent Domaine de Chevalier is at the top of the greatest Crus Classés of Bordeaux.
The estate is located in the heart of the Pessac-Léognan appellation which is located in a green setting south of Bordeaux.

Domaine de Chevalier watches over a rare vineyard with 60 hectares of red vines. The vineyard is based on a gravel terroir with clay-gravelly subsoils. Since 1986, the young vines have been intended to ripen the berries which are used in the blending of the estate’s second wine, L’Esprit de Chevalier.

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VARIETALS
55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot

VINTAGE
2019

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Description

TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 13.5%

APPEARANCE
Intense ruby red in color.

NOSE
The nose mixes with a beautiful freshness fragrances of red and black fruits, revealing spicy and balsamic notes in which black pepper stands out.

PALATE
Dense and elegant palate with intense fruit.
The development in the mouth highlights a suave texture to form a harmonious and delicious whole which lingers at length in a magnificent finish.

AGEING
The aging is 14 months in barrels, a third of which are new barrels.

PAIRING
Ideal in combination with red meats, game and mature cheeses.

RATINGS

93pts

92pts

91pts

4.1

Additional information

Vintage	2019
Grape	Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot
Producer	Domaine de Chevalier
Style	Dry
Types	Red