Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Dom Chevalier
Label Name:
 
Pessac Leognan Blanc
Vintage:
 
2016
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pessac-Léognan, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Sauvignon Blanc (70%), Sémillon (30%)
Method:
 
Hand-harvested; cold-settled, barrel-fermented and aged on lees in French oak (partial new oak); traditional vinification with careful oak integration.
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12
Tasting Note:
 
Citrus and white-flower aromas with beeswax, lime and saline minerality. Medium-full bodied, satiny texture, racy acidity and a long spicy, mineral finish.
Food Pairing:
 
Western: lobster, grilled sea bass, roasted chicken with herbs, creamy pasta, aged Comté. Asian: sushi/sashimi, miso-glazed cod, Vietnamese spring rolls, Thai lemongrass fish, light Chinese seafood dim sum.
Vineyard Info:
 
Domaine de Chevalier, a Grand Cru Classé in Léognan dating to the 18th century, owned by the Bernard family; noted for gravely soils and high-quality white Bordeaux production.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Highly rated: Jeb Dunnuck (up to 99), James Suckling (~98), Vinous/Neal Martin (~94), Decanter (~95), Wine Spectator (~94), Wine Enthusiast (~96-97)