leafy tobacco
coming from vines whose average age is 22 years
A blend of 92% Syrah and 8% Viognier
Exupery is a blend of 58% Cabernet Sauvignon
and needs 7-8 years of cellaring
2023 Domaine de Chevalier Pessac-Leognan (Pre-Arrival) Riesling leafy tobacco94 96 Points Jeb Dunnuck Cassis, spring flowers, graphite, black cherries, and some smoky nuances all emerge from the 2023 Domaine De Chevalier, another medium to full bodied, concentrated, incredibly impressive Pessac that has ripe tannins and a great finish. The blend is 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, and 5% each of Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc, and it's aging in one third new oak, mostly in barrels, but there's a small portion in foudre.