Château Lespault-Martillac Pessac-Léognan 2019
93/100
James Suckling
93/100
Vinous
93/100
Wine Enthusiast
93/100
The Wine Cellar Insider - Jeff Leve
“The 2019 Lespault-Martillac is round, juicy, and quite alluring. Red cherry, rose petal, mint, spices, licorice, anise, and citrus. The supple, creamy finish makes this a very lovely wine. This bold and punchy Pessac-Léognan is very easy to enjoy. ” (Vinous A. Galloni 2022) A great wine crafted by Olivier Bernard at the helm of the famous Domaine de Chevalier. For several years now, it has undergone a beautiful stylistic evolution. One to watch!
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Eye
Vibrant dark red
Nose
A refined and powerful bouquet of ripe black and red fruits, spices, and cocoa
Palate
Rich, full-bodied, supple, and generous. The tannic structure is tight. A lovely liveliness harmonizes the complex profile and offers good aging potential. A smooth balance of richness, elegance, and finesse in a classic style
Serve
At 16-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2024
Drink before
2035
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy it with red meat, grilled dishes, cheese...
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2021 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines are regularly recognized by the guide)
About the estate:
“A clearing in the middle of the forest”: this is how Olivier Bernard describes Château Chevalier, an estate with a long history, acquired in 1983 by his family (wine merchants). He expanded the vineyard (now 45 hectares), situated on a beautiful gravel terroir, made significant investments, and turned Chevalier into one of the pillars of the Pessac-Léognan appellation. Olivier Bernard also farms the Dom. de la Solitude, owned by the Sisters of the Holy Family, and Ch. Lespault-Martillac, owned by his neighbor Claude Bolleau. In 2015, he also took over the management of Ch. Suau, a classified second growth of Sauternes.
Wine Enthusiast
Wine rated (2022 guide) 93/100
About the wine:
This estate in Martillac, owned by the same proprietor as Domaine de Chevalier, has produced a rich, full-bodied blend comprising 65% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon. It features generous red fruit notes enhanced by barrel aging. Best enjoyed starting in 2026. - Roger Voss
Vinous
Wine rated (2022 guide) 93/100
About the wine:
The 2019 Lespault-Martillac is round, juicy, and quite appealing. Red cherry, rose petal, mint, spices, licorice, anise, and citrus. The supple, creamy finish makes this a very lovely wine. This bold and punchy Pessac-Léognan is very easy to enjoy. Tasted twice. 2024–2039
James Suckling
Wine rated (2020 guide) 93/100
About the wine:
It’s impressive, with notes of blackberry, mushroom, walnut, and blackcurrant. It’s full-bodied, complex, and flavorful.
The Wine Cellar Insider - Jeff Leve
Wine rated (2022 guide) 93/100
About the wine:
Elegant, refined, and fresh, this wine readily reveals a bouquet of smoky notes, coffee beans, flowers, and sweet cherries. On the palate, it is rich with spices and sweet, juicy, ripe red berries. The refined finish, with its creamy, supple tannins and refreshing acidity, is a real winner. You can enjoy it now or let it age for a few years. Best enjoyed between 2024 and 2034.