2019 Domaine de Chevalier, Pessac-Leognan, Grand Cru Classe Price_104 exhibiting bright acidity and elegant

exhibiting bright acidity and elegant tannins

The north-facing vineyards helped maintain balance

from the nose to the palate

The 2018 growing season

2019 Domaine de Chevalier, Pessac-Leognan, Grand Cru Classe Price_104 exhibiting bright acidity and elegantBecause the understated property is surrounded by a dense forest, Domaine de Chevalier manages to feel like a peaceful enclave in Bordeaux rather than a powerfully imposing Chateau. The fact that they have retained the domaine designation (more Burgundian) rather than chateau also hints at the overall ethos of the place. The Bernard family refer to it as a secret garden. We could hardly call the wines secrets anymore, but in the context of modern day