L'Esprit de Chevalier, Pessac Leognan
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    L'Esprit de Chevalier, Pessac Leognan,

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    L'Esprit de Chevalier, Pessac Leognan, 2022

    Justerini & Brooks Tasting note
    L'Esprit de Chevalier, Pessac Leognan, 2022
    ABV:
    13.5%
    91-93/100
    Neal Martin, Vinous
    The 2023 L'Esprit de Chevalier is a really lovely second wine from Olivier Bernard and his team. Picked September 7 to 30, it has a refined yet focused bouquet with black cherries, wild strawberries, touches of camphor and Provençal herbs, all delivered with fine delineation. The palate is medium-bodied with pliant tannins on the entry, but it immediately segues into a surprisingly structured and grippy mid-palate. Quite bold for an Esprit, with a dash of white pepper on the finish, don't be afraid to afford this a few months in the cellar.
    Date Reviewed:
    04/2024
    Drinking Window:
    2027 - 2040

    specifications

    country:
    France
    region:
    Bordeaux
    Appellation:
    Pessac Léognan
    Producer:
    Domaine de Chevalier
    style:
    Red
    Grape Variety:
    Cab Sauvignon Merlot
    Allergen Information:
    This product may contain sulphites. Full allergen information is available upon request, please call our Customer Relations Team on +44 (0)20 7484 6430.

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    Olivier Bernard's extensive project at Domaine de Chevalier has really come to fruition. After a bold and not to mention expensive re-planting program throughout the `80s and then a decade and a half of patience for the vines to gain maturity, we can really see the benefits. 2005, 2008, 2009 and now 2010 rank amongst the very best wines produced in this sprawling commune. Powerful but graceful, true to their terroir, and just so enjoyable to drink; this has become one of our 'must buy' estates. Olivier's wines offer 'super second' class at relatively affordable prices.

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