L'esprit de Chevalier Rouge 2016

Wine Advocate (L.Perotti) : 90/100 "The 2016 L' Esprit de Chevalier Blanc features lemon meringue pie, lime cordial and orange blossoms scents with a touch of fennel seed. Medium-bodied, it fills the palate with mouthwatering citrusy layers, and a touch of savoriness comes through on the finish."

Vinous (N.Martin) : 90/100 "The 2016 Esprit de Chevalier has a high-toned nose of vivacious red and blue fruit, quite floral in style but nicely defined. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannin. Well balanced, approachable and refined, and smooth toward the finish. White pepper and clove linger on the aftertaste. Enjoy this over the next decade."

Wine Spectator : 90/100 "This has a nice polished, rounded feel, with alluring tobacco and toasty cedar notes amidst gently mulled plum and cherry fruit flavors. Accessible in feel too"

Domaine de Chevalier tire son nom de "Chibaley" qui signifie chevalier en gascon. L’histoire du domaine remonte au XVIIIème siècle. En 1856,  la famille Ricard acquière Domaine de Chevalier, puis le vend à la famille Bernard en 1983. Olivier Bernard fit entièrement renouveler les bâtiments techniques et le vignoble de Domaine de Chevalier fut entièrement drainé et replanté. Le domaine fut classé Grand Cru de Graves en 1959.