Domaine de Chevalier 2022 – Pessac-Léognan, Grand Cru Classé

The nose is aromatic, concentrated, gourmand and roasted, with an excessive spiciness and toastiness (liquorice, vanilla, star anise, grilled vanilla, toasted hazelnut, dark chocolate, cocoa, coffee). We also find ripe fruits (morello cherry, roasted red cherry, crushed raspberry, wild strawberry, blackberry, cassis), a tasty and gourmand herbaceous side (dry bay leaf, peppermint), notes of dried flowers (violet, fresh peony, with a sweet side). The palate offers a toasted and chocolatey attack, with a tangy touch of cocoa nibs, toasted hazelnut and toasted almond, even almond in chocolate, sweet flowers and sweet vanilla. Then, we find notes of morello cherry, roasted red cherry, raspberry, wild strawberry, blackberry and cassis, liquorice, vanilla and star anise. Richness in elegance, beautiful power and harmony. The tannins are velvety, solid and enveloping. Beautiful refreshing acidity.