L'Esprit de Chevalier rouge - Pessac-Léognan 2020

Vinous

89-91 / 100

byNeal Martinthe6/25/2021

The 2020 L’Esprit de Chevalier, re-tasted at the property, showed better than in the UK. The nose here is very similar, but the palate is not as lean or timid, showing more depth and concentration, hence my higher score.

Le Figaro

92-93 / 100

the6/2/2021

Un nez opulent de violette, de fruits et de chocolat noir. Une bouche charnue et vivante, twistée d'un beau zeste d'acidité.

Vinous

91-93 / 100

byAntonio Gallonithe6/1/2021

The 2020 L'Esprit de Chevalier is a fabulous second wine. Deep, vibrant and full of character, the 2020 pulses with energy. Sweet black cherry, plum, chocolate, new leather, licorice and spice infuse this succulent, wonderfully juicy Pessac-Léognan. Readers will have a hard time keeping their hands off this gem, and why should they?

Vinous

86-88 / 100

byNeal Martinthe5/27/2021

The 2020 Esprit de Chevalier has a pretty nose with brambly black fruit, wild hedgerow and light iris flower scents. The palate is medium-bodied with a gritty opening, maybe a little lean on the entry with a granular texture, cedar and tobacco notes towards the finish where I would like to see more substance. One for early drinking.

Decanter.com

91 / 100

byJane Ansonthe5/25/2021

Light and sappy with stone fruits, apricot and nectarine, there is an underlying sweetness that is hugely appealing. It really closes in through the palate and has a ton of grip with the touch of Pessac-Léognan elegance but can be rolled out and enjoyed straight away.

The Wine Cellar Insider

91-93 / 100

byJeff Levethe5/21/2021

Smoke, tobacco leaf, herbs, spice and red currants are instantly recognizable on the nose. Medium-bodied, fresh and vibrant, with juicy, bright, red fruits, lift and elegance on the palate and in the finish. This is a nice baby Domaine de Chevalier. This is perfect for near term drinking while waiting for the Grand Vin to develop. 91-93

Jamessuckling.com

93-94 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe5/12/2021

Impressive depth of fruit and polished tannins to this second wine of Domaine de Chevalier. Full and intense with beautiful texture and an attractive finish.

Falstaff

91-93 / 100

the5/10/2021

Tiefdunkles Rubingranat, violette Reflexe, zarter Ockerrand. Frisches rotes Wald- beerkonfit, ein Hauch von reifen Kirschen, Nuancen von frischen Mandarinenzesten. Mittlerer Körper, rotbeerige Textur, feine Tannine, gute Frische, salzige Mineralität im Abgang, ein leichtfüssig wirkender Speisenbegleiter.