Domaine de Chevalier Blanc 2021 – Pessac-Léognan

The nose is fresh, elegant and offers energy/dynamism, precision. There are notes of pulpy/acidic apple, yuzu and more slightly lemon combined with delicate touches of tangy nectarine, subtle hints of sense of place, a subtle hint of verbena, a discreet hint of saline and vanilla. The palate is fruity and reveals accuracy, juiciness, precision, smoothness, tension, a fine unctuousness and a nice energy. On the palate, this wine expresses notes of tart/pulpy vine peach, apple and, more slightly, yuzu, combined with fine touches of zest, lemon, as well as discreet hints of pulpy white fruit, a subtle hint of lychee, passion fruit, a discreet hint of apple blossom and a sense of place. A subtle hint of vanilla, toasted almond, salinity on the finish/persistence.