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Domaine de Chevalier, L'Esprit de Chevalier Pessac-Leognan Blanc, 2023

White Wine from Bordeaux, France
by Domaine de Chevalier
$46.99
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Domaine de Chevalier is one of the great names of Pessac-Leognan, long revered for whites that rank among the finest dry whites in all of Bordeaux. L'Esprit de Chevalier is the estate's second white wine, your chance to taste that pedigree without the grand-vin price tag. Born from younger vines and lots that don't quite make the top cuvee, it's a blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon that's bright, focused, and ready to enjoy young. Expect juicy citrus, a little floral and minty lift, and a fresh, mineral finish. It's elegant and seductive, the kind of white Bordeaux that reminds you why the region's dry whites are so beloved. A graceful, food-friendly pour.

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Antonio Galloni

92 points

"The 2023 L'Esprit de Chevalier Blanc has a stern bouquet that takes time to open in the glass, light sea spray scents, quite malic but this is very well defined. The palate is well balanced with fine acidity, a lovely resinous texture, plenty of extract here that is commendable for a second wine. Doubtless great value given the quality." —Neal Martin

Robert Parker

92 points

"Aromas of white flowers, spices, candied citrus and herbs introduce the 2023 L'Esprit de Chevalier Blanc, a medium- to full-bodied wine that is ample and lively, concluding with a long, saline and ethereal finish. A blend of 65% Sauvignon Blanc and 35% Sémillon, it fully confirms expectations formed at the en primeur stage." —Yohan Castaing

Decanter

91 points

"An excellent second wine, certainly lighter that the grand vin, but with plenty of lemon zest but also hints of tropical notes like mango and kumquat. Plenty of freshness and verve on the palate, with a length that surpasses some quality first white wines from Bordeaux."

Wine Spectator

90 points

"A plump white, with friendly notes of lemon gelée, fen- nel, yellow apple and chamomile. The rounded, open- knit finish is pure and delicious. Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon."

More about Domaine de Chevalier

A Grand Cru Classé of Graves that the Bernard family has managed since 1983. Located south of Bordeaux in Léognan, this estate makes both serious reds and compelling whites—rare in Bordeaux, rarer still done well. The family's spirits business doesn't matter; these wines are what they're remembered for.

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Grilled fish, scallops, roast chicken, or a creamy goat cheese.

Tasting Profile

Dry, medium-bodied white with citrus, white flowers, and a minty lift. Fresh, focused, and mineral with a clean finish.

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