Lot presentation
Esprit de Chevalier Second Vin 1997
About the Producer Domaine De Chevalier
The Domaine de Chevalier only became a wine-producing property in the second half of the 19th century, and at the time still used its Gascon name of Domaine de Chivaley. Thanks to the ambitious owner, Jean Ricard, the quality of the production soon developed and gained public recognition. The property reached new heights in the 1950s on the basis of the advice of Professor Peynaud, who further improved the quality of the white wines. Oliver Bernard has managed the property since 1983, with the assistance of Professors Pascal Ribereau-Gayon and Denis Dubourdieu. Man's role is simply to reveal the terroir is the owner's guiding philosophy. However, the property's terroir is known for its capricious nature: poor at the surface with rich subsoil, at danger from frosts due to its basin-shape, but with plenty of sunshine thanks to a north-south orientation. And so special care is required if it is to reveal its exceptional character.
Detailed characteristics
Quantity: 3 bottles
Level: 3 NormalObservations: 3 Slightly marked labels, 3 Dishevelled labelsOrigin: professional
Type of cellar: underground, natural cellar
Recoverable VAT: yes
Original wooden case / Original case: no
French customs seal: yes
Alcohol percentage: 12.5 %
Region: Bordeaux
Appellation: Pessac-Léognan
Classification: Second wine
Owner: Famille Bernard Domaine de Chevalier
Vintage: 1997
Colour: white
Service temperature: 10°
Size (in ha): 7 hectares
Intensity: full-bodied
Leading aroma: citrus
Tasting occasion: food-friendly wine