Dom Chevalier Pessac Leognan Blanc 2021

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Dom Chevalier
Label Name:
 
Pessac Leognan Blanc
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pessac-Léognan
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Notable critic scores: Wine Advocate 94, Vinous 96; Berry Bros. & Rudd 18. 5/20. Also widely praised in barrel tastings as a top white of the vintage

Tasting Note
Citrus oil, white flowers, stone fruit and honeyed gooseberry with saline minerality, slate and a creamy, textural mid-palate; racy acidity and subtle oak spice on a long, precise finish.

Food Pairing
Western: shellfish (lobster, crab), grilled scallops, roast chicken, creamy seafood pasta, goat cheese. Asian: sushi/sashimi, steamed fish with ginger & scallions, mild Thai green curry, Vietnamese seafood dishes.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; fermented and matured in oak barrels (approximately 18 months) with ~30–35% new oak to add texture and spice.

Vineyard Info
Historic Grand Cru Classé estate in Léognan; owned and run by the Bernard family (Olivier Bernard) since 1983, small but renowned white-plot focus within the domaine.