2020 L'Esprit de Chevalier Blanc

Community Tasting Notes (9) Avg Score: 91.1 points

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  4/27/2024 - salil wrote: 88 Points

  One of the better Bordeaux second wines I've had, and a nice value too. This is terrific, showing plenty of tart citrus and green apple fruit with lightly waxy/lanolin notes and oak playing supporting roles. Medium weight on the palate with bright acids, finishing perhaps a bit short, but overall impressive quality and value here.

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  2/2/2024 - Tinram Likes this wine: 91 Points

  Fresh and a lot of life. Tastes like a slightly rounded Sauvignon Blanc, which is no surprise. Minerals, lemon, lemon zest, a touch of oak, tropical fruit and a slightly chewy/oily note. Lacks some richness and nuances. Of course a rich acidity.

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  11/25/2023 - stayhappy21 wrote: 90 Points

  Tasted this at the International Congress of Chinese Cuisine & Wine, Domaine de Chevalier Masterclass at The Tower Club.
  
  Mesmerizing nose. Very expressive. Good balance between freshness and acidity and fruit.
  
  This is a blend of 70% Sauvignon Blanc and 30% Semilion.

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  11/10/2023 - Ozric Likes this wine: 91 Points

  Nose: Butter, beach ball, cellar, yellow apple.
  
  Palate: Balanced entry, stone fruit, some melon, vanilla, cream. Aftertaste has some lemon and mineral notes.

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  11/4/2023 - martinmortensen91@hotmail.se wrote:

  The first time I try the second wine from Domaine de Chevalier as I have tried the first wine on several occasions. The wine was decanted for about 1-2 hours before serving.
  Appearance
  The core is slightly yellow more towards the golden direction with an edge that is lighter
  
  Nose
  Clear fruit character with lemon and yellow apples. Light smokiness and the barrel in the background. Not so aromatic, there is a little blackcurrant leaf in the background, but the scent spectrum is more reductive. There is also a nutty and pistachio note in the background.
  
  The palette
  The wine is served at about 15-16 degrees. The acidity is high and balanced. The most amazing thing about the wine is the slightly oily and waxy texture. Fruit ate yellow plums, apple and lemon. Infusing with herbality on the palette with blackcurrant leaves and hops. Slightly bitter finish.
  
  Finnish
  The wine is very balanced, more reductive in style than what I have tried before. The aftertaste is long and I think the wine screams elegance. Needs some time in bottle, see you in 2 years.

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