Domaine de Chevalier
Pessac Leognan Grand Cru Rouge 2021
| Denomination | Pessac Léognan AOC |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Area | Bordeaux (France) |
| Grape varieties | 63% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot, 2% Cabernet Franc |
| Aging | 18 months (4 months on yeasts). |
| Year | 2021 |
| Product name | Pessac Leognan Grand Cru Rouge 2021 |
| Color | Ruby red. |
| Perfume | Bouquet with red fruit aromas, accompanied by floral hints. |
| Taste | Fresh, juicy, lively on the palate. |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Country | France |
Description
Still red from Pessac-Léognan, Bordeaux, France, 13.5% ABV, produced by Domaine de Chevalier. Blend: 63% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot, 2% Cabernet Franc. 0.75L bottle, 2021 vintage. A Grand Cru Classé de Graves that embodies the history and tradition of a unique terroir. The history of Chevalier is an integral part of its identity. A bouquet of red fruit aromas, accompanied by floral notes that blend into a ruby red. On the palate, it is fresh, juicy, and lively, with an elegant structure and a lingering finish.
Awards
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2021
94/100
The prestigious international wine guide from the renowned Robert Parker, the world's most experienced and trusted wine taster.
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2021
96/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
Details
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C.
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
Pairings
Archives from the 17th century show us that the small Domaine de Chivaley included “houses, outbuildings, gardens, grounds, vines, woods, and meadows.” The name "Chivaley", (meaning "knight" in Gascon) is believed to be linked, for an unknown reason, to the presence of the very old pilgrim trail to Santiago de Compostela which still borders the estate.
The term domaine, later replaced by château, originally had a wider meaning that has since disappeared. It referred to an ensemble, as at Chivaley, formed by a family residence and agricultural estate in which viticulture coexisted with other crops and breeding...” Read more
| Name | Domaine de Chevalier Pessac Leognan Grand Cru Rouge 2021 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Pessac Léognan AOC |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 63% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot, 2% Cabernet Franc |
| Country | France |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Vendor | Domaine de Chevalier |
| Origin | Léognan (France) |
| Soil composition | Soil of dark sand and fine white gravel. |
| Harvest | Grapes harvested in baskets with triple sorting. |
| Wine making | Alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel at controlled temperature. Maceration for 2 to 3 weeks (30 °C. max). |
| Aging | 18 months (4 months on yeasts). |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |