L'Esprit de Chevalier blanc - Pessac-Léognan 2020

Wine Advocate

87-89 / 100

byLisa Perrotti-Brownthe7/1/2021

The 2020 L' Esprit de Chevalier Blanc sings of fresh peaches, pink grapefruit and pineapple, plus hints of sea spray and beeswax. Medium-bodied, the palate has a pleasant oiliness to the texture with bags of tropical and stone fruit flavor and a lively backbone, finishing on a honeyed note.

Le Figaro

91-93 / 100

the6/2/2021

Avec un nez fumé, boisé, et une bouche séduisante, le second vin de Domaine Chevalier offre un brin d’acidité fort bienvenue, avant une texture légèrement crémeuse, un peu d’épices, de sel, et une finale très minérale.

Vinous

90-92 / 100

byAntonio Gallonithe6/2/2021

The 2020 L'Esprit de Chevalier Blanc is bright, taut and nervy, almost surprisingly so for a second wine. Crushed rocks, lemon peel, mint, white pepper and sage lend tightness and energy. I won't be surprised if the 2020 turns out even better than this note suggests. I especially admire the tension here.

Vinous

85-87 / 100

byNeal Martinthe5/27/2021

The 2020 Esprit de Chevalier Blanc was picked from 25 August until 4 September at 43hl/ha and aged in 35% new oak. It has a light, slightly chalky nose with hints of orange blossom. The palate has a touch of honeyed opening, quite rich for an Esprit de Chevalier with tropical notes of guava and passion fruit furnishing the finish. Drink 3-4 years after bottling.

Jamessuckling.com

92-93 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe5/12/2021

A medium-to full-bodied white with sliced pineapple and some citrus character. Creamy texture and a long, flavorful finish.

Falstaff

92-94 / 100

the5/10/2021

Helles Grüngelb, Silberreflexe. Zarte gelbe Tropenfrucht nach Ananas und Mango, ein Hauch von Blütenhonig, dezente Kräuterwürze unterlegt. Saftig, weißes Ker- nobst, zarte Fruchtsüße, feiner Säurebogen, harmonisch, ein Hauch von Pfirsich im Nachhall, ein eleganter, vielseitiger Speisenwein.