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
65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot

VINTAGE
2020

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Description

TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 14%

APPEARANCE
Intense ruby red in color.

NOSE
Expressive aromas of black fruit (blackberry, blackcurrant, blueberry), coupled with spicy notes, licorice, and mineral hints of graphite or pencil lead.

PALATE
Medium to full-bodied with a fleshy, creamy texture and fine-grained, velvety tannins. It shows remarkable freshness and a long, fruity 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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