Domaine de Chevalier Blanc, Pessac Léognan,

A class apart from almost anything else from the Pessac union des Grand Cru tastings, so much more zip and tension than some of its rather flabby and sweet competitors. Classy flavours that betray a faint touch of the exotic, notes of stone fruit and guava mixed with flavours of citrus, crushed nettles and herbs. For all of its ripeness and depth there is a wonderfully balancing steeliness to the finish. Top notch. A blend of 70% Sauvignon and 30% Semillon aged for 18 months in barriques. Harvested between the 7th and 23rd September with successive “tries” to pick the best fruit in optimum condition. In some cases even on the same row fruit was harvest in three “passages.”