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L'Esprit de Chevalier Pessac-Léognan rouge 2019 - Second vin

Name: L'Esprit de Chevalier Pessac-Léognan Red 2019 - Second Wine
Brand: Domaine de Chevalier
Price: 25.90 EUR
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.1 (15 reviews)

Pessac-Léognan|Red wine

4.1/5 (2018 / 15 customers)

93/100

James Suckling

93/100

Wine Enthusiast

92/100

Decanter

91-92/100

Bettane & Desseauve

91/100

The Wine Cellar Insider - Jeff Leve

freshness

expressive

flavorful

barbecue

second wine

ready-to-drink

"Silky, smooth, fresh, and expressive—it's truly delicious!"

“On the nose, aromas of dark chocolate and mint, with a hint of blackcurrant. I appreciate its immediate freshness on the palate, its harmonious texture, and its fine tannins that delicately support the fruit, allowing it to express itself fully. A pleasant creaminess rounds out this wine. A truly magnificent wine—smooth, delicate, and nuanced. Beautifully fresh and very enjoyable to drink, fruity and lively. Easy to drink, well-crafted, and well-structured. A fine demonstration of winemaking expertise” (Decanter 2022)

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Estate

Domaine de Chevalier

Vintage

L'Esprit de Chevalier

Vintage

2019

Designation

Pessac-Léognan

Region

Bordeaux

Grape Varieties

50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot

Regions

Soils composed of black sand and fine white gravel over clay-gravel subsoil

Viticulture

In the process of transitioning to organic farming (certification expected in 2024)

Grape Harvest

Manuals in crates

Wine Production

Optical sorting after destemming, vinification by vineyard block in steel, stainless steel, or wooden tanks, or concrete tulip-shaped tanks

Livestock Farming

14 months in oak barrels (one-third of which are new)

Alcohol content

13,5%

Eye

A deep garnet color with violet highlights

Nose

A rich bouquet of red and black fruits, bursting with freshness

Palate

Dense and elegant, intensely fruity and lively. The tannins are superb. This wine, with its great smoothness, exudes class and balance. A magnificent finish. Overall, it is concentrated, harmonious, rich, and full of flavor.

Serve

At 17-18°C

Open

1 hour before

Drink starting at

2025

Drink before

2033

Food and Wine Pairings

Enjoy it with duck confit and porcini mushrooms, chicken with morels, or hard cheeses such as Ossau-Iraty...

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Bettane & Desseauve

Wine rated (2020 guide) 91-92/100

Rated estate (2021 guide): 5*Stars (Exceptional producers who represent the absolute pinnacle of quality in France and around the world)

About the wine:

Lighter—and inevitably a bit leaner—than the grand vin, but with great clarity and precision in its cedar aromas and the fruit’s minerality. Here we find the rigor of a true Léognan, but without the tedium.

About the estate:

This is a property held in high esteem by all, featuring a superb, contiguous vineyard surrounding the château—one of the best-cultivated in the Bordeaux region. Olivier Bernard is a tireless ambassador for Bordeaux wines around the world. He is also one of those who understands the value of his product most intimately, thanks to daily tastings with the estate’s countless visitors—the estate has been a pioneer in welcoming the public. The whites are the most refined in the appellation, while the reds are paragons of Bordeaux classicism in their balance and flavor. The latest reds are particularly impressive for their added body and complexity. Beautiful nuances, tension, and energy define the “esprit-de-chevalier” white, which perfectly embodies the essence of a great wine. The 2016, 2017, and 2018 vintages—both reds and whites—are simply at their peak; the estate richly deserves a 5-star rating.

Decanter

Wine rated (2022 guide) 92/100

About the wine:

On the nose, aromas of dark chocolate and mint, with a hint of blackcurrant. I appreciate its immediate freshness on the palate, its harmonious texture, and its fine tannins that delicately support the fruit, allowing it to express itself fully. A pleasant creaminess rounds out this wine. A truly magnificent wine—smooth, delicate, and nuanced. Beautifully fresh and very enjoyable to drink, fruity and lively. Easy to drink, well-crafted, and well-structured. A fine demonstration of winemaking expertise. 2022–2033

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker—The Wine Advocate)

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide to the Best Wines of France

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Rated Estate (2022 Guide) 2*Stars (These exceptional estates, often boasting fabulous terroirs, are must-haves that, thanks to the consistency and excellence of their wines, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers)

About the estate:

Since 1983, the Bernard family has spared no effort to keep this beautiful estate among the appellation’s top producers. Thanks to state-of-the-art equipment and a vineyard that has now reached the age necessary to produce exceptional grapes, the wines are impeccable—both white and red. The vineyard, located in one of the appellation’s cooler areas on the edge of the Landes Forest, is tended like a garden. The white grapes are sorted with extreme care, and the winemaking process has become considerably more sophisticated—without altering the style or class of this highly regarded wine. Chevalier embodies finesse and elegance, without compromising its aging potential.

Wine Enthusiast

Wine rated (2022 guide) 93/100

About the wine:

Made from the estate’s young vines, this second wine from Domaine de Chevalier is aged in barrels for 14 months. It features spicy notes and is bursting with black fruit and acidity. This promising wine should be ready to drink by 2025.

James Suckling

Wine rated (2022 guide) 93/100

Rated "Recommended"

About the wine:

Aroma of plums and fresh flowers, particularly roses, with hints of stems and parsley. A full-bodied wine with round, silky tannins; medium-bodied but with a long, caressing finish, offering lovely tension on the palate. Blend: 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, and 5% Petit Verdot. Best enjoyed after 2025.

The Wine Cellar Insider - Jeff Leve

Wine rated (2022 guide) 91/100

About the wine:

Supple, silky, refined, fresh, and smooth, it exudes a magnificent sense of purity from red berries on the nose and palate. Medium-bodied, elegant, silky, and expressive, it leaves a lingering finish with notes of ripe, sweet cherries. Perfect for enjoying soon, while you wait for the Grand Vin to reach its full potential. Best enjoyed between 2022 and 2031.

Customer Rating

(2018 vintage)

4.1/5

based on 15 reviews

Review by Mr. FREDERIC P. Published on March 24, 2025

Slightly lighter than its predecessor, but it still reflects the style of this great estate. Rich and fruity (black fruits and sour cherries), it reveals hints of leather, tobacco, and earth, leading to an explosive finish.