Experience
red · 2021
L'Esprit de Chevalier
Domaine de Chevalier
L'Esprit de Chevalier is the second wine of the esteemed Domaine de Chevalier, a Grand Cru Classé de Graves estate. While the Grand Vin represents the pinnacle of the domaine's expression, L'Esprit offers an earlier-drinking, yet still sophisticated, introduction to the estate's style and quality. Crafted from younger vines or specific parcels that don't quite make the cut for the first wine, it embodies the 'spirit' of Chevalier. The Bernard family, who have owned the estate since 1983, are meticulous in their viticulture and winemaking, aiming for purity, balance, and elegance. The 2021 vintage, while challenging in Bordeaux, often produced wines with freshness and classic structure, making L'Esprit de Chevalier a vibrant and approachable reflection of its prestigious origins, perfect for those seeking a taste of Pessac-Léognan's gravelly charm without the extended cellaring requirements of its older sibling.
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