2018 l'Esprit de Chevalier Blanc
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Readers looking for a terrific Bordeaux Blanc should check out the 2018 L'Esprit De Chevalier Blanc from Domaine de Chevalier. Based on 60% Sauvignon and 40% Sémillon, it has a rocking bouquet of honeyed pineapple, peach, and lemon curd to go with medium-bodied richness, a bright, juicy, lively texture, terrific balance, and a clean, dry finish. It's well worth seeking out and is going to keep for 5-7 years with no issues.
The 2018 L'Esprit de Chevalier Blanc is exquisite. Bright and airy in the glass, the Esprit Blanc marries a striking sense of transparency with all kinds of citrus oil, floral and mineral flavors. Here, too, I am blown away by the wine's precision and overall nuance, especially for a second white wine.
The 2018 L' Esprit de Chevalier Blanc is a little closed to begin, unfurling to offer elegant lemongrass, fresh ginger and orange blossom scents over a core of grapefruit and white peaches plus a waft of crushed stones. Medium to full-bodied, the palate delivers super intense, vibrant citrus and floral layers with a racy backbone and satiny texture, finishing with a persistent spicy kick.
About the producer
Since buying the property in 1983, the Bernard family has cemented Domaine de Chevalier’s reputation as one of the Graves’s finest red and white wine producers, known for their sophisticated and elegant wines.