Domaine de Chevalier 2019 AOC PESSAC-LEOGNAN Grand Cru Classé

Domaine de Chevalier 2019 AOC PESSAC-LEOGNAN Grand Cru ClasséThe property Owned by the Bernard family since 1983, the magnificent Domaine de Chevalier is one of the most prestigious Classified Growths in Bordeaux. The estate is located in the heart of the Pessac Lognan appellation, in a green setting south of Bordeaux. The vineyard The Domaine de Chevalier looks after a rare vineyard comprising 45 hectares of red vines. The vineyard rests on a gravelly soil with clay and gravel subsoil. The vintage : The 2019

The crop’s very homogeneous quality and perfect health showed early signs of an attractive

21% Cabernet Franc and 8% Petit Verdot

with 40% new oak depending on the vintage

The Virginie de Valandraud vintage is made from a selection of the estate's youngest vines and offers remarkable value for money

accentuated by a high concentration

Best enjoyed between 9°C and 12°C

The magnificent property is endowed with a chartreuse dating from the 17th century

An intense and enveloping attack gives way to the palate’s fine tannic structure

symptoms of brown rot appeared regularly on Merlot

dry conditions in August slowed down veraison

Harvest date 2018 : Merlot from 22nd till 28th of September Cabernet Sauvignon from 4th till 10th of October Petit Verdot on October 4th

within a historic terroir of about 45 hectares