L'Esprit de Chevalier 2011 - Second vin du Domaine de Chevalier
Bordeaux
Red
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L'Esprit de Chevalier is a powerful red, with aromas of ripe red fruit and spicy notes that reinforce its complexity. The palate is full-bodied, with concentration and freshness that give way to a fleshy texture. The tannins are first-rate: dense, silky and fruity, with a persistent, harmonious finish. A great racy wine!
Features
Estate
Domaine de Chevalier
Cuvée
L'Esprit de Chevalier
Vintage
2011
Designation
Pessac-Léognan
Region
Bordeaux
Grape varieties
68% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25 % Merlot, 7% Petit Verdot
Terroirs
gravel on clay-gravel subsoil
Viticulture
an ecological approach: reasoned inputs based on the vine's cycle
Harvest
manual
Winemaking
barrel fermentation
Breeding
14 to 24 months in barrel, including 40 to 60% new oak
Alcohol content
13,5%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
intense glossy black colour
Nose
of ripe red fruit, while spicy aromas enhance the complexity of the
Mouth
Full-bodied attack, concentration and freshness give way to a fleshy texture. The tannins are first-rate: dense, silky and fruity, with a persistent, harmonious finish. A great racy wine
Serve
decant at 17-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2016
Drink before
2021
Food and wine pairing
enjoy with game birds, red meats, cheese platters...
Domain de Chevalier
Pessac-Léognan
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Domaine rated (2021 guide) 5*Stars (Outstanding producers, those who represent the absolute pinnacle of quality in France and the world)
About the domain :
Here's an estate held in high esteem by all, with a superb single vineyard surrounding the château, among the best cultivated in Bordeaux. Olivier Bernard is a tireless ambassador for Bordeaux wines around the world. He is also one of those who most intimately know the value of their product, thanks to daily tastings in the company of the countless visitors to the estate, a pioneer in welcoming the public. The whites are the most racy in the commune, the reds models of Bordeaux classicism in their proportions and flavor. The latest reds are impressive for their extra body and complexity. Beautiful nuances, tension and energy for the white esprit-de-chevalier, which is the perfect reflection of the great wine. The 2016, 2017 and 2018 reds and whites are simply top-notch, and the estate richly deserves its 5-star rating.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Domain rated Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Domaine rated (2022 guide) 2*Stars (These great estates, often blessed with fabulous terroirs, are must-haves which, because of their consistency and the excellence of their production, must be included in the cellars of discerning wine lovers).
About the domain :
Since 1983, the Bernard family has been doing its utmost to keep this fine estate at the forefront of the appellation. Thanks to state-of-the-art technical equipment and a vineyard that is now old enough to produce great grapes, the wines are irreproachable, both white and red. The vineyard, located in one of the cooler areas of the appellation, on the edge of the Landes forest, is tended like a garden. The white grapes are sorted with extreme care, and vinification has become considerably more sophisticated, without altering the style or class of this highly reputed wine. Chevalier embodies finesse and elegance, without compromising ageing potential.
James Suckling
Domain Rated Recommended
Customer reviews
Customer rating
3.9/5
on 17 reviews
Note and review by M. CHRISTOPHE H. Published on 01/04/2016
A lively attack of red fruits, supported by a pleasant texture and a fine finish!
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Note and review by M. ETIENNE B. Published on 16/08/2021
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Note and review by M. BIJAN E. Published on 01/08/2021
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Note and review by M. FREDERIC S. Published on 14/07/2020
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Note and review by M. TERENIG A. Published on 03/04/2019
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Note and review by M. ANTHONY J. Published on 15/03/2019
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Note and review by M. STEPHANE M. Published on 06/01/2019
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Note and review by M. JEAN MARC B. Published on 27/07/2018
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Note and review by M. JEAN MARC T. Published on 26/05/2018
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Note and review by M. FABIEN P. Published on 01/02/2018
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