The Spirit of Red Knight - Domaine de Chevalier - Pessac-Léognan 2018 4df5d4d9d819b397555d03cedf085f48

Jamessuckling.com

95 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe1/26/2021

This is an extremely polished and refined young wine with gorgeous blackberry, blackcurrant, licorice, dark-chocolate and bark character. It’s full-bodied with ever so fine tannins and a long, long finish. Fantastic second wine of Domaine de Chevalier. Try after 2026.

Decanter.com

89 / 100

byJane Ansonthe1/12/2021

Jeb DUNNUCK

92-94 / 100

byJeb Dunnuckthe5/1/2019

The second wine of this terrific estate in the Graves region of Bordeaux, the 2018 L'Esprit De Chevalier checks in as a blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Merlot that will spend 14 months in barrel. It offers a full-bodied, rounded, incredibly satisfying and sexy style as well as some exotic characteristics in its kirsch, blackcurrant, orange blossom, and liquid violet-like aromas and flavors. Elegant yet with ample fruit and texture, it’s ideal for drinking over the coming decade or more.

Wine Advocate

87-89 / 100

byLisa Perrotti-Brownthe4/23/2019

The 2018 L'Esprit de Chevalier is deep garnet-purple colored with a nose of black and red currants, black raspberries and earth with tobacco and underbrush hints. Medium-bodied, the palate is firm and grainy with lively, muscular fruit and an earthy finish.

Jamessuckling.com

92-93 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe4/12/2019

Lots of tar and ripe-berry character with hints of wet earth and walnuts. Full-bodied, dense and juicy. Flavorful finish. Shows depth and length for a second wine.

Jean-Marc QUARIN

90 / 100

byJean-Marc Quarinthe4/8/2019

Decanter.com

90 / 100

byJane Ansonthe4/1/2019

A serious second wine with real grip and fresh fruit, richly extracted and with good quality, firm tannins. Austerity takes precedence over the fruit a little, but it's a good wine worth looking out for.
Drinking Window 2022 - 2031

Bettane & Desseauve

16,5 / 20

by Bettane & Desseauvethe3/31/2019

Vivace et plein, assez racé.