Dom Chevalier Pessac Leognan Rouge 2017

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Dom Chevalier
Label Name:
 
Pessac Leognan Rouge
Vintage:
 
2017
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pessac-Léognan, Graves, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Decanter 94, Wine Spectator 94, Wine Enthusiast 94, James Suckling 93–95, Wine Advocate ~93–95; praised for balance and aging potential

Tasting Note
Fresh blackcurrant and black cherry with cedar, tobacco and baking spice. Medium-bodied, silky texture, bright acidity and refined, moderately firm tannins leading to a long, elegant finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, beef fillet, duck confit, mushroom ragu. Asian: Peking duck, char siu pork, beef bulgogi, stir-fried shiitake with soy and ginger.

Production Method
Parcel selection with fermentations in stainless steel, concrete and wood vats; matured 16–18 months in French oak (≈30–35% new). Traditional Burgundian cellarmanship and rigorous sorting.

Vineyard Info
Domaine de Chevalier, a Grand Cru Classé de Graves (1953), 60–66 ha vineyard on gravel soils; owned by the Bernard family since 1983, known for balanced, terroir-driven reds and whites.