Domaine De Chevalier Pessac-Leognan Red 2018
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"The Domaine de Chevalier located in Léognan, the Capital town of the Graves Region has a long history. It appears on the famous map of Pierre de Belleyme in 1783. In 1983 the estate was purchased by the Bernard Family, N° 1 in France on the spirits market and a major negociant of premium Bordeaux wines. It has been run ever since by Olivier Bernard who perpetuates that spirit of balance and the constant drive for perfection which have been the hallmark of this outstanding wine.
The red Domaine de Chevalier, the flagship of the Pessac Léognan appellation belongs to the elite of the great classified growths of Bordeaux. The white Domaine de Chevalier is recognized as one of the world’s finest dry wines.
TASTING
Bright color, dark red and black in the middle. The nose is generous, sharp and full of complexity, a cocktail of fresh and concentrated red and black fruits prevails. Some fine spicy, balsamic and empyreumatic aromas stand by to brighten this bouquet. The palate is full-bodied, very sophisticated, fleshy, with a lot of density and complexity. The attack is shiny with exquisite flavors that remind us black cherry, blueberry and blackberry in a delicate atmosphere of spicy white pepper and pinewood.
The freshness and tension are here to balance this great richness. The wine is powerful but fresh, full-bodied but delicate. Those tasting paradox are the cornerstone of the greatest achievements. Very high aging potential."
