ready-keep2016 L'Esprit de Chevalier Rouge, Pessac-Léognan

This is the second wine of Domaine de Chevalier, one of the few crus classés of Graves classified for both its red and white wines. The domaine is a single 51-hectare block in the far south of the appellation. L’Esprit comes from young vines; the 2016 is an equal blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, with 10% Petit Verdot. The nose entices with blackberry, cherry, leather and tobacco. The palate is medium bodied with fine, silky tannins. Enjoy it with steak frites or a venison burger. Drink now to 2028.

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{color} Red{color}                                                             

{maturity}ready-keep{maturity} {maturity-text}Ready, but will keep{maturity-text}
{vintage}2016{vintage}

{ratings} [] The Wine Advocate:: 90/100

[] Neal Martin, Vinous:: 90/100

[] James Suckling:: 93-94/100

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