Domaine de Chevalier AOC Pessac-Léognan Grand Cru Classé de Graves 2012

Domaine de Chevalier, whose red and Whitewines are classified, was born in the 18th century. Located on the outskirts of Bordeaux, it was bought in 1983 for 23 million francs by the Bernard family, large producers of industrial alcohol and some of the most important wine traders in Bordeaux. Since then, the estate – one of the few that has not adopted the newer name of “Château”, just to prove its antiquity – is led by Olivier Bernard, who keeps alive the spirit of harmony and striving to achieve the perfection characteristic of these beautiful wines. . Even though he is a very busy man – President of the Union des Grands Crus, oenologist of the Domaine de la Solitude. more complex notes due to a great terroir: lightly peppered spices, new skin, a mentholated freshness, with a breath of smoke Taste: delicate and silky attack, followed by a rich structure, fine and shaved tannins, energetic and well integrated into the body of the wine ; a very beautiful concentration, highlighted by a freshness that expresses maturity, balanced acidity and resoect for the fruit; high end, fruity Gastronomic recommendations: salmon, sea bream, beef, baked crayfish, chicken with coconut, goat cheese, moldy strips Alcohol: 13.5% Serving temperature 16D Expected maturity: 2020 – 2050 Number of bottle produced: 100 000 Authentic, high class wine. Matured 16-18 months in new 1/3 barrels, with baton in the first 4 months. 94 James Suckling Points 92 + Parker Points