The 2018 L’Espirit de Chevalier Blanc is a product of the famous Domaine de Chevalier in Pessac-Léognan. While the grand vin is always among the top white wines of the appellation, this "second label" is an outstanding wine in its own right. It is a beautiful example of the purity, richness, and complexity that can be found in white Pessac-Léognan wines. The nose is full and forward with aromas of peaches, pears, tangerine and Meyer lemon backed by hints of herbs, vanilla and a delicate smoky nuance. On the palate, it has a creamy texture and offers layers of grapefruit, peach and apple plus lemon peel, herbs, vanilla and baking spice. This is a delicious oak-aged white that offers an intriguing alternative to Chardonnay. The L’Espirit de Chevalier Blanc is an impressive wine to drink now, but it can cellar well for another 5 to 10 years.
L’Espirit de Chevalier, Pessac-Léognan Blanc (Bordeaux, France) 2018
By Wayne Belding