Pessac Léognan - L’Esprit du Chevalier (2nd wine of Domaine de Chevalier)
68% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc
Description
Vintage 1998.
Savory and Classic
Very deep, plumy purple colour
Pretty aromas of crushed berries, with smoke and raspberries.
Full bodied, with soft and round tannins and a generously fruity aftertaste
Best with red meats.
Review/Awards:
- Le Guide Hachette des Vins, 2002: 2 Stars
- Wine Spectator Top 100, 2001: Wine Spectator Top 100 #27
- Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider: 90/100 – Tasted September 2016
- La Revue du Vin France: 17/20 – Tasted June 2004
- Wine & Spirit Magazine: 94/100 – Tasetd June 2002
- Vinum Wine Magazine: 17/20