L'Esprit de Chevalier Rouge Pessac-Léognan 2022

Tastingbook.com

James Suckling

Very structured with fine tannins that are layered and intense. Muscular and polished. Very, very long. Second wine.

Jeb Dunnuck

The second wine of this reference point estate in the Graves region, the 2022 L'Esprit De Chevalier is a 60/40 split of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot brought up mostly in used barrels. It's a medium to full-bodied, silky, elegant second wine that has pretty cassis-like fruit, some graphite and smoked herb nuances, beautiful tannins, and outstanding length. It's going to drink well right out of the gate.

Antonio Galloni

The 2022 L’Esprit de Chevalier is plush and seductive right out of the gate. Soft contours wrap around a core of plum, sweet red cherry, spice and rose petals. Forward and juicy, L’Esprit will be an absolute delight upon release. It’s a real charmer, even in the early going. Drinking window : 2025-2032

The Vintage Journal

Deep crimson. Intense dark cherry cassis chinotto aromas and flavours, lovely mid-palate richness and sinuous fine tannins. Builds up cedary firm at the finish. Very well balanced wine with classic vigour and freshness. 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot 14% alc

The Wine Independent

Composed of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, and 5% Petit Verdot, the 2022 L'Esprit de Chevalier Rouge is deep garnet-purple in color. It tumbles from the glass with evocative notes of plum preserves, black raspberries, and Morello cherries with hints of lavender and fallen leaves. The medium to full-bodied palate is bright and refreshing, with firm, grainy tannins to support the energetic black and red berry layers, finishing on a mineral note. pH 3.53.

The Wine Cellar Insider - Jeff Leve

Plums, tobacco, black cherries, spice, mint, and cocoa come through on the nose. The medium-bodied palate is silky, fresh, soft, and polished, with sweetness to the berries seemingly wrapped in cigar wrappers, with a touch of mint in the finish. The blend is 65% Cabernet Sauvignon and 35% Merlot. Drink from 2025-2035.