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
60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot

VINTAGE
2018

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Description

TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 13.5%

APPEARANCE
Superb red color, black in the center.

NOSE
Very expressive, the aromatic bouquet displays a palette of black fruit with aromas of blueberry, blackcurrant, blackberry and cherry. Beautiful spicy and peppery notes then appear before giving way to mineral notes with graphite scents of pencil leads.

PALATE
On the palate, the mouth offers a delicious and fleshy material, revealing an elegant structure with very fine tannins.
The exquisite sensation of creaminess is balanced by a great freshness of the fruit and a remarkable tension that persists long in the 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.

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