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Domaine de Chevalier - Red

Country: France
Region: Bordeaux
Sub region: Left Bank Graves
Appellation: Pessac-Léognan
Classification: Graves Cru Classification 1959
Hectares under vine: 35
Average Production: 7000 Cases
Average ABV: 13.5%
Vineyard soil: Sand and gravel
Dryness: Dry
Colour: Red
Grape: Blend

Background

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Domaine de Chevalier - Red

The property dates back to the 18th century, although winemaking on the estate really began during the 19th century. The Chateau has been in the hands of the Bernard family since 1983, aided by consulting oenologist Stéphane Derenoncourt. Domaine de Chevalier is regarded as one of the few Graves estates that produces both excellent reds and whites.

 

Grape:  65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 2.5% Cabernet Franc, 2.5% Petit Verdot

Vines: Average age of 25 years

Following fermentation the wine is aged for 18 months in 50% new oak barrels.

There is a white wine produced under the same label and similarly, the second wines, both red and white go under the name L'Esprit de Chevalier.

Appellation

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Appellation: Pessac-Léognan

for Domaine de Chevalier - Red

Appellation: Pessac-Léognan
Colour / Type of wine: Red
Total Approx Hectares:

1600 (Red and White)

Hectolitres per Hectares: 45 ltr
Permitted/Typical Grapes: Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot

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