Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Dom Chevalier
Label Name:
 
Pessac Leognan Blanc
Vintage:
 
2014
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pessac-Léognan (Bordeaux)
Volume:
 
1500ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Sauvignon Blanc (75%), Sémillon (25%)
Method:
 
Hand-harvested fruit; fermented in French oak barrels (part new) with élevage on fine lees and periodic bâtonnage; blended and bottled after oak maturation.
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12
Tasting Note:
 
Lively citrus and green apple with quince, orange blossom, beeswax and stony flint. Saline, white-pepper spice, bright acidity and a concentrated, creamy mid-palate leading to a long, precise mineral finish.
Food Pairing:
 
Western: oysters, scallops, lobster, grilled/roasted white fish, roast chicken, creamy pasta, goat cheese. Asian: sushi/sashimi, steamed crab, light Thai green curry, Cantonese dim sum, sashimi-style seafood.
Vineyard Info:
 
Domaine de Chevalier, a Grand Cru Classé de Graves in Pessac-Léognan, is owned by the Bernard family. Renowned for ageworthy, classically textured whites and reds under Olivier Bernard's stewardship.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Wine Enthusiast 97; Vinous (Neal Martin) 95; Decanter 95; Robert Parker 95; James Suckling 94. Drinking window frequently cited c. 2019–2030