Tasting Notes

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Vinous Neal Martin - 01 Sep 21
The 2001 Domaine de Chevalier Blanc clearly has more intensity on the nose than the millennial, delivering upfront, slightly more exotic scents of passion fruit, guava, beeswax and jasmine. This shows fine focus and delineation, and I agree with Olivier Bernard that its brioche component makes it quite Burgundian. The palate is well balanced and tensile, offering notes of sour lemon, white peach and nectarine and a little grapefruit on the long, bitter-edged finish. This intense white Pessac-Léognan is drinking beautifully.
Drinking Date: 2021 - 2045
Pessac-Léognan Fine Wine

Pessac-Leognan

Pessac-Léognan, an esteemed Bordeaux appellation in the Graves region, is renowned for both red and white wines. The reds are elegant and complex, with earthy notes, blackcurrant, plum, tobacco, and graphite, supported by refined tannins and excellent ageing potential. The whites, primarily from Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon, are fresh, aromatic, and balanced, with citrus, tropical fruit, and floral notes, plus a creamy texture from barrel ageing. Top producers include Château Haut-Brion, Château La Mission Haut-Brion, Château Smith Haut Lafitte, and Château Pape Clément.