Domaine de Chevalier
Pessac Leognan Grand Cru Rouge 2017
| Denomination | AOC Pessac Léognan |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Area | Bordeaux (France) |
| Grape varieties | 63% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot, 2% Cabernet Franc |
| Aging | 18 months (4 months on the lees) |
- Name and vintage: Pessac-Léognan AOC, Grand Cru Classé, 2017 harvest
- Grape composition: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot for a refined dry red
- Aromatic profile: notes of blackcurrant, flowers, tobacco, graphite; fresh and intense taste
- Vinification and ageing: in steel, maceration for 2-3 weeks, maturation for 18 months
- Serving and pairings: decant for 1 hour; ideal with lamb, entrecôte, duck à l'orange
Description
What kind of wine it is
The Pessac Leognan Grand Cru Rouge from Domaine de Chevalier is a red wine from the Bordeaux region, belonging to the Pessac-Léognan appellation, created from a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot. On the nose, it offers a refined aromatic profile, characterised by notes of blackcurrant, floral hints, tobacco and graphite. On the palate, it is fresh and concentrated, supported by velvety tannins and well-balanced acidity. This wine pairs perfectly with strongly flavoured meats, game, and poultry enhanced with truffle, ensuring excellent balance on the palate.
Where it comes from
This wine originates in the Bordeaux area, within the renowned Pessac-Léognan appellation. The vines take root in a distinctive terroir composed of dark sand and fine white gravel, elements that contribute to its typical precision and elegance. Domaine de Chevalier, a historic estate now run by the Bernard family, benefits from the collaboration of Stéphane Derenoncourt to fully enhance the natural winemaking vocation of the area.
How it is produced
The production process begins with a meticulous triple selection of the grape bunches to select only the finest raw material. In the winery, fermentation in stainless steel at a controlled temperature preserves the purity and aromatic integrity. This is followed by a two to three week maceration on the skins to extract colour and define the structure. The process concludes with eighteen months of ageing, including a four-month period on the lees to give the wine further depth and complexity.
History and Curiosities
Founded in the 17th century in Léognan, at the heart of the Graves, Domaine de Chevalier embodies the winemaking excellence of Bordeaux. Under the stewardship of the Bernard family and with the guidance of Stéphane Derenoncourt, the 2017 vintage of this Grand Cru Classé celebrates a centuries-old tradition.
Awards
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2017
96/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
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2017
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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2017
94/100
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Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
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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 2017 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Pessac Léognan AOC |
| Vintage | 2017 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 63% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot, 2% Cabernet Franc |
| Country | France |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Vendor | Domaine de Chevalier |
| Story | History and Curiosities Founded in the 17th century in Léognan, at the heart of the Graves, Domaine de Chevalier embodies the winemaking excellence of Bordeaux. Under the stewardship of the Bernard family and with the guidance of Stéphane Derenoncourt, the 2017 vintage of this Grand Cru Classé celebrates a centuries-old tradition. |
| Origin | Léognan, France |
| Soil composition | Soil of dark sand and fine white gravel. |
| Harvest | Grapes harvested in baskets with triple sorting. |
| Fermentation temperature | Massimo 30 °C |
| Fermentation | 2-3 weeks |
| Production technique | Fermentation in stainless steel at controlled temperature; maceration for 2-3 weeks (max 30 °C) |
| Wine making | Fermentazione alcolica in acciaio inox a temperatura controllata. Macerazione per 2 o 3 settimane (30 °C max). |
| Aging | 18 months (4 months on the lees) |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |